Kogi West APC Candidate Sunday Karimi to Appeal Court Ruling

Sunday Karimi, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Kogi West Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, has announced his intention to appeal a Federal High Court ruling that challenges his candidacy. The judgment was in response to a suit filed by Samuel Aro, who contested Karimi's emergence as the APC candidate but was dismissed by the court.

Karimi, who currently serves as the senator for the district, criticized the ruling, claiming it contradicts the evidence presented and that the trial judge deviated from previous decisions on similar pre-election matters. He accused Aro of not participating in the party's primary election and submitting false documents.

Karimi alleged that certain political leaders in Kogi State are behind the legal challenge due to his criticisms of resource management in the state. Despite the ruling, he affirmed his commitment to his campaign and support for President Bola Tinubu, urging his supporters to remain steadfast during the legal process.