The judgment, delivered on November 27, 2024, in Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024, affirmed Ezeokenwa as the legitimate leader of APGA.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its recognition of Barrister Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in compliance with a recent Supreme Court judgment.
This development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.
According to the statement, the commission deliberated on the prolonged leadership crisis within APGA during its meeting held earlier in the day. The leadership tussle had been the subject of extensive legal battles, culminating in the Supreme Court’s decision.
The judgment, delivered on November 27, 2024, in Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024, affirmed Ezeokenwa as the legitimate leader of APGA.
“The commission met today, Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the leadership issue in the APGA which has been the subject of litigation,” the statement noted.
It continued: “The commission has been served with the judgment of the Supreme Court with Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024 APGA & ANOR vs OYE & ORS, delivered on 27th November 2024, recognising Barr. Sylvester (Sly) Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of the party.
“In compliance with the judgment of the apex court, the commission has restored Barr. Ezekenwa as the Chairman of APGA and restored his name on our website accordingly.”
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