In a significant turn of events, a court in Imo State has disqualified Governor Hope Uzodinma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Imo West. According to reports from Radio Nigeria Lagos, Tribune Online, and Google News, Justice Egwuatu made the ruling on Thursday, stating that Uzodinma did not win the May 18 primary election conducted by the APC and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court order now declares Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo State, as the APC’s official candidate for Imo West. This development could have far-reaching implications for the upcoming senatorial elections in Imo State.
The decision comes amidst a series of legal battles between Uzodinma and Okorocha, who were both vying for the APC ticket for the senatorial seat. Okorocha had initially been disqualified from the primary election, but later regained eligibility to contest. The court’s decision to disqualify Uzodinma and declare Okorocha as the APC candidate is expected to bring some clarity to the political landscape in Imo West.
This story is developing, and more details are expected to emerge. It is important to note that while both Radio Nigeria Lagos and Tribune Online have reported on the court’s decision, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have not yet issued official statements regarding the matter. It remains to be seen how the APC and INEC will respond to the court’s ruling, and whether Uzodinma will appeal the decision.
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