The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has announced it will challenge a court ruling that annulled its congresses. The decision, made by a State High Court in Port Harcourt, was presided over by Justice Godswill Obomanu. The ruling nullified the congresses led by Tony Okocha, which the party had backed through its National Working Committee (NEC). The APC has stated it will appeal the decision.
The court’s ruling came after a legal challenge to the validity of the congresses, which the APC claims were properly conducted. The party’s leadership, including the NEC, has expressed dissatisfaction with the court’s decision, arguing that the congresses followed the required procedures. The ruling has raised questions about the legitimacy of the party’s internal processes in the state.
This is not the first time the APC has faced legal challenges over its internal elections. In recent years, the party has been involved in several disputes over the conduct of its state congresses, often leading to legal battles. The current ruling adds to a pattern of judicial intervention in the party’s internal affairs. The appeal is expected to be filed soon, with the APC seeking to restore the validity of its congresses. The outcome could have significant implications for the party’s structure and future political strategies in Rivers State.
