Governor Hope Uzodimma has insisted that he will not relinquish his senatorial ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite a recent court ruling against his candidacy, Premium Times reports.
According to Premium Times, the Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier sacked Mr Uzodimma as the ruling party's candidate for the senatorial district. The court reportedly ordered that he be replaced by Rochas Okorocha.
However, Mr Uzodimma has maintained his resolve to hold on to the ticket, pushing back against the judicial outcome as legal battles surrounding party nominations continue to unfold ahead of the polls.
Legal analysts note that such pre-election disputes over candidacy are common within major political parties in Nigeria, with aggrieved aspirants frequently approaching the courts to challenge primary election results and list submissions.
As the legal tussle persists, stakeholders and party members await further pronouncements from appellate courts to finally determine the authentic flagbearer for the senatorial district.
Source: Premium Times
