Abati Questions Court Ruling on Uzodimma's Candidacy

Reuben Abati, a former presidential aide, analyzed the court judgment that nullified Hope Uzodimma's candidacy for the Imo West Senatorial District election. During Arise Television’s Morning Show, he cautioned against speculating on potential external influences affecting the judiciary.

Abati noted that the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the court's ruling, indicating plans to challenge it at the Court of Appeal. He highlighted that the APC raised issues related to Section 285 of the Constitution, which mandates that pre-election cases must be filed within 14 days.

The party argued that Senator Rochas Okorocha, who contested Uzodimma’s candidacy, did not file his action within the required timeframe. Abati stated that the appellate court would review procedural, timing, and evidential matters from the lower court.

He emphasized that the legal battle is ongoing and should be resolved through the appellate process rather than through speculation about the judgment.