By Our Correspondent
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reportedly ruled in favour of former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, in the dispute over the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Imo West ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The judgment, delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, challenges Governor Hope Uzodimma’s recognition as the APC senatorial candidate for the district, following a legal battle over the party’s primary election.
According to reports, the court held that the evidence presented before it established that Okorocha secured the majority of votes cast during the primary election and should therefore be declared the winner.
The ruling marks a significant development in the political contest surrounding the Imo West senatorial seat and has drawn attention to the internal nomination process of the APC in Imo State.
In reaching its decision, the court reportedly considered the evidence presented by the parties involved in the dispute before determining that Okorocha had won the majority of votes cast. The judgment has strengthened the former governor’s legal claim to the party’s ticket.
The development comes as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with aspirants and political parties positioning themselves for various elective offices across the country.
For Okorocha, the ruling represents an important step in his bid to secure the APC ticket for the Imo West senatorial district. The former governor, who previously led Imo State, has remained a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape.
For Uzodimma, the judgment raises questions about his recognition as the party’s candidate for the senatorial seat, subject to the specific terms of the court order and any further legal proceedings.
The decision is also expected to generate discussions within the APC, particularly among party leaders, supporters and stakeholders who have been following the dispute over the nomination.
Attention is now likely to turn to the party’s next steps and the implementation of the court’s decision. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may also be involved in subsequent developments, depending on the terms of the judgment and whether any appeal or stay of execution is pursued.
However, the court ruling concerns the APC’s nomination process and does not determine who will ultimately win the Imo West senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The final outcome will depend on the electoral process.
The judgment represents a major development in the unfolding political contest in Imo State, with its full implications expected to become clearer as the parties respond and further legal developments emerge.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available regarding the court’s orders and the APC’s response to the judgment.
