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  • Imo Guber: How INEC Declared APC’s Hope Uzodimma Winner

    Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in the November 11, 2023, Imo State governorship election, as officially declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    The announcement was made by Prof Abayomi Fashina, the state Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, following over eight hours of meticulous collation of local government results, culminating in a confirmation of Uzodimma’s re-election at around 10 am on a Sunday morning.

    Uzodimma’s political journey in Imo State began with a significant twist when, in January 2020, the Supreme Court nullified the election of Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring Uzodimma as the governor.

    However, this turn of events seemingly intensified political tensions, leading to increased opposition against Uzodimma.

    The state faced challenges, including a security phenomenon characterized by “unknown gunmen,” abductions, and persistent Monday sit-at-home protests organized by pro-secessionist groups.

    In the recent election, Uzodimma faced formidable opponents, including Samuel Anyanwu of the PDP, Nneji Achonu of the Labour Party (LP)l;l, and Jack Ogunewe of the Action Alliance (AA), alongside 14 other contenders. Despite the competitive field, the APC candidate secured a resounding victory with 540,308 votes.

    His closest rivals, Anyanwu and Achonu, garnered 71,503 and 64,081 votes, respectively. This electoral outcome solidifies Uzodimma’s position as the re-elected governor and further shapes the political landscape in Imo State.

  • Ebonyi: Tribunal Dismisses APGA’s Case Against Nwifuru

    In a recent development, the Ebonyi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, situated in Abuja, has dismissed the legal petition filed by Prof. Benard Odoh, representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), against Governor Francis Nwifuru, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, who led the three-member panel, rendered the judgment, emphasizing that the petitioners lacked the necessary legal standing to initiate the lawsuit. The tribunal ruled that the issues raised in the petition pertained to the internal affairs of the APC.

    It’s worth noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had previously declared Governor Nwifuru as the winner of the Ebonyi State governorship election held on March 18.

    Dissatisfied with this electoral outcome, Prof. Benard Odoh and APGA submitted their petition, identified as EPT/EB/GOV/01/2023, against INEC, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and the APC. Their primary argument revolved around the alleged improper nomination of Nwifuru by the APC. They claimed that Nwifuru was still a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the Speaker of the House of Assembly when the APC nominated him.

    However, the tribunal’s verdict clarified that APGA had neglected to challenge a prior Federal High Court judgment affirming Governor Nwifuru’s defection.