Orlu Senatorial Seat: War in Imo as Okorocha battles Uzodimma
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Court grants Okorocha ticket, 12 Chairmen back governor By Omeiza Ajayi – ABUJA The fight over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag in Imo West Senatorial District has turned into open war, with the party’s 12 local government chairmen in the zone rejecting a court judgment that handed the ticket to former Governor Rochas Okorocha and insisting that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains the candidate. Uzodimma’s counter-affidavit, sworn by Lucky Ajokperiniovo, said the governor won with 230,464 votes against 1,098 for Okorocha.
Context & Background
✦He also said: “Hope has never won any election.” He said the Southeast has “only one problem,” which is the governor’s ambition.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:The chairmen made their stand known on Friday at a press conference in Owerri, a day after a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked Uzodimma as the party’s candidate for the January 16, 2027 Senate election.Thursday:Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled on Thursday that Okorocha, and not the governor, won the party’s May 18 primary for the district.2026:The chairmen said they were in the field on May 18, 2026, when the primary was held, and that Okorocha scored only 1,098 votes against about 230,000 for Uzodimma, who was declared winner in the presence of INEC staff.
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Key Takeaways
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✦Court grants Okorocha ticket, 12 Chairmen back governor By Omeiza Ajayi – ABUJA The fight over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag in Imo West Senatorial District has turned into open war, with the party’s 12 local government chairmen in the zone rejecting a court judgment that handed the ticket to former Governor Rochas Okorocha and insisting that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains the candidate.
✦Uzodimma’s counter-affidavit, sworn by Lucky Ajokperiniovo, said the governor won with 230,464 votes against 1,098 for Okorocha.
✦He also said: “Hope has never won any election.” He said the Southeast has “only one problem,” which is the governor’s ambition.
Key Facts:Friday: The chairmen made their stand known on Friday at a press conference in Owerri, a day after a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked Uzodimma as the party’s candidate for the January 16, 2027 Senate election.Thursday: Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled on Thursday that Okorocha, and not the governor, won the party’s May 18 primary for the district.2026: The chairmen said they were in the field on May 18, 2026, when the primary was held, and that Okorocha scored only 1,098 votes against about 230,000 for Uzodimma, who was declared winner in the presence of INEC staff.Thursday: The chairmen pointed to what they called wild celebrations by Okorocha since Thursday and his remarks that he got help from higher quarters outside the court.
Editorial Excerpt
“Let’s move out and call the people and see what will happen”; Okorocha said the governor never expected him to go to court
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Hope Uzodimma?
Court grants Okorocha ticket, 12 Chairmen back governor By Omeiza Ajayi – ABUJA The fight over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag in Imo West Senatorial District has turned into open war, with the party’s 12 local government chairmen in the zone rejecting a court judgment that handed the ticket to former Governor Rochas Okorocha and insisting that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains the candidate.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Hope Uzodimma, All Progressives Congress, Federal Capital Territory.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The chairmen made their stand known on Friday at a press conference in Owerri, a day after a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked Uzodimma as the party’s candidate for the January 16, 2027 Senate election.
