Anambra lawmaker drags APGA and INEC to court over primary election result

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Anambra lawmaker drags APGA and INEC to court over primary election result

An aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Innocent Ojike, has filed a suit challenging the outcome of the primary election that disqualified him. He is dragging his party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court. The case could impact the 2027 elections.

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