The All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been summoned by a Federal High Court in Abuja to appear before it on May 14 over the rationale behind the exercise.
This follows a suit filed by one of the governorship aspirants, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, who is praying the court to nullify the April 20 APC governorship primary election in Ondo State.
The primary, which had 16 aspirants, has been embroiled in controversy, with many participants accusing the election committee, led by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, of conjouring figures from their hotel rooms.
While addressing journalists after today’s sitting in Abuja, Senator Ibrahim’s lead counsel, Chief Chris Uche, SAN, noted that the case will address the internal democracy of political parties.
He emphasised the Supreme Court’s stance that political parties must adhere to their laws and election guidelines.
Chief Uche stated, “The Federal High Court has ordered APC, Aiyedatiwa, and INEC to appear in court on May 14 in connection with the disputed Ondo State Governorship Primary Election.
“This case is crucial as it addresses the internal democracy of political parties, a major issue in Nigeria. We hope this matter will resolve this issue once and for all, as the Supreme Court has repeatedly emphasized the need for political parties to adhere to their constitution and guidelines for elections to ensure democracy in Nigeria.”
