Okorocha Wins Court Ruling for Imo West Senate Candidacy
Rochas Okorocha, the former Governor of Imo State, hailed a Federal High Court judgment as a victory for the judiciary, democracy, and the Nigerian Constitution. The court ruled that Okorocha was the legitimate candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Imo West Senatorial District for the 2027 general election, overturning the APC's declaration of Hope Uzodimma as the winner of the May 18, 2026 primary.
The court, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish Okorocha's name and restrained Uzodimma from presenting himself as the APC candidate. Okorocha expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for fostering a conducive environment for judicial independence and thanked the people of Imo State for their support.
He characterized the ruling as a landmark decision and a significant victory for democracy and the Constitution, emphasizing its importance for the people of Imo West.
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