By: Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
In compliance with the judgement of the Supreme court, the Independent National Electoral Commission has restored Barr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
The commission has, accordingly, restored the name of Ezeokenwaon its
website.
This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by an INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Mr Sam Olumekun in Abuja.
The statement by Olumekun reads, “The Commission met today (yesterday), 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 Barr. Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of APGA and restored his name on our website accordingly”, it said.
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