Okorocha Declares Court Victory Over Uzodimma in APC Dispute

Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha warned his successor, Hope Uzodimma, that justice is not for sale after a Federal High Court ruling recognized him as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 elections. Okorocha made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, reacting to the court's decision regarding the APC senatorial primary dispute.

He claimed the ruling vindicated him against allegations of document forgery. Okorocha accused Uzodimma of submitting a document asserting he emerged as the party’s candidate through consensus on May 16, two days before the primary election held on May 18.

He stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) certified a judgment for Uzodimma, claiming he emerged by consensus. Okorocha challenged anyone dissatisfied with the ruling to appeal through legal channels.

The APC's Imo State chapter, however, maintained that Uzodimma remains its candidate, stating that its legal department would review the court proceedings.