APC Defends Uzodimma as Candidate Amid Court Ruling
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected a ruling by Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish Rochas Okorocha's name as the party's candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District ahead of the January 16, 2027 election. The APC stated that Hope Uzodimma, the current governor, is the duly nominated candidate, having won the party's primary election held on May 18, 2026, with 230,464 votes, while Okorocha received 1,098 votes.
The party's State Publicity Secretary, Onwuasoanya Jones, indicated that the APC's legal department would review the court's decision before deciding on further actions. The court's ruling questioned the validity of documents submitted by the APC in support of Uzodimma's nomination.
The APC urged its members to remain committed to the party's objectives and work towards electoral victories in Imo State.
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