The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has once again recognised the leadership of the Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa as the authentic leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
According to a statement on Tuesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the recognition of Ezeokenwa’s leadership followed the judgement of the Supreme Court with Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024 APGA & ANOR vs OYE & ORS, served on the Commission.
The judgement was said to have been delivered on 27th November 2024.
Before this latest apex court judgement, Chief Edozie Njoku was the recognised APGA national chairman who attended meetings organised by the commission.
The statement read, “The Commission met today, Tuesday 17th December 2024. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the leadership issue in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) which has been the subject of litigation.
“The Commission has been served with the judgement of the Supreme Court with Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024 APGA & ANOR vs OYE & ORS, delivered on 27th November 2024 recognising Barr. Sylvester (Sly) Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of the party.
“In compliance with the judgement of the apex court, the Commission has restored Barrister Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of APGA and restored his name on our website accordingly.”
