Wike Denies Involvement in Court Ruling Favoring Okorocha
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has responded to allegations suggesting his involvement in a court ruling that favored Rochas Okorocha over Hope Uzodimma for the All Progressives Congress candidacy for Imo West Senatorial District in the upcoming 2027 elections. On October 29, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize Okorocha as the rightful candidate, stating he won the majority of lawful votes in the party's primary held on May 18, 2026.
Wike, during a live media chat, dismissed the allegations as mischievous and criticized Uzodimma's threats against those promoting a "Rainbow Coalition" in Imo State. He also clarified that a video of him dancing with Okorocha was from a time when Okorocha was still in office.
The Imo State chapter of the APC has contested the ruling, and Uzodimma intends to appeal.
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