Categories: NEWS

2023: Court nullifies APC primary election, sacks candidate

A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday nullified the election of Hon. Isiaka Abiodun Akinlade as House of Representatives candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yewa South and Ipokia Federal Constituency.

The presiding Justice O.O.Oguntoyinbo also declared as “irregular, null and void” the nomination of Isiaq Akinlade by the All Progressives Congress (APC), The Nation reports.

The Court held that Akinlade never paid for an expression interest form or was screened by APC within the time prescribed by the party in respect of National Assembly primary election.

NANS President Reportedly Missing

The Court also ordered fresh primary within 40 days to select and nominate candidate for Yewa South and Ipokia Federal Constituency seat.

It barred Akinlade from further participating in the ordered fresh primary election.

The suit was filed by an aggrieved aspirant and candidate; Chief Michael Adebayo Adeleke against three defendants – the APC, Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

 

Share This
admin

Recent Posts

As Nigeria’s Selective Truth-Telling, Identity Politics Threaten National Unity, Tinubu, Catholic Bishops’ Positions Fuel Religious Divide—Comrade Oladipo Oluwole

A public affairs analyst, Oladipo Oluwole, examines the clash between Tinubu and Catholic Bishops, and…

11 hours ago

Geregu Power Faces Debt Default 9 Months After Nigerian Billionaire Politician’s $750m Takeover

Nine months after Abdulaziz Yari’s $750m takeover, Geregu Power Plc has reported a 79% revenue…

16 hours ago

US Report On How Nigeria Failed Fiscal Transparency Test For Second Consecutive Year Rattles Investors

US 2026 report says Nigeria made no progress on fiscal transparency. Cites vague budget, weak…

18 hours ago

Osun Governorship Election 2026: Front Runners, Battlegrounds, Strongholds, Victory Projections And Key Influencers

In Osun 2026 governorship election, governor Adeleke, Oyebamiji and Salaam intensify campaigns ahead of Saturday’s…

2 days ago

Senator Francis Fadahunsi Who Called For Killing In Osun Guber Election Summoned By Police

Osun State Police Command has summoned the Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, following a…

2 days ago

As Etim Esin Pays Tribute To Sam Okwaraji, Did The 71st Minute Yellow Card Connect One Of Nigeria’s Saddest Deaths {Video}

37 years after Nigeria recorded one of its saddest deaths in soccer, Etim Esin 59,…

2 days ago

This website uses cookies.