Court asked to void APC Ndokwa/Ukwuani primary

Vanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter13 hr. ago

A legal challenge has been brought before the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, seeking to invalidate the primary election held by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency on May 16, 2026. The lawsuit was filed by Mr. Chukwuemeke Victor, an aspiring candidate, who argues that the election violated the Electoral Act, the 1999 Constitution, and APC regulations. He claims the party did not adequately inform participants of the election rules, venue, or method, and that the process lacked transparency, including improper listing of candidates, flawed accreditation, and unpublicized ward results. Victor is requesting the court to declare the election invalid, demand a new primary, and seek ₦500 million in damages. The APC and its candidate, Mr. Nnamdi Ezechi, argue that the election followed proper procedures, citing an INEC report confirming the process was 'peaceful, orderly, and hitch-free.' They also claim Victor bypassed internal dispute mechanisms and failed to provide sufficient evidence.

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