The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday announced its compliance with the Supreme Court judgment affirming Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the National Chairman of the All-Progressives Grand Alliance.

This was announced in a statement issued by the INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.

According to the statement, the commission disclosed that its meeting earlier in the day addressed the protracted leadership tussle within APGA, which has been the subject of legal battles.

The Supreme Court judgment, delivered on November 27, 2024, with Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024, ruled in favour of Ezeokenwa as the legitimate chairman of APGA.

“The commission met today, Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the leadership issue in the All Progressives Grand Alliance which has been the subject of litigation.

“The commission has been served with the judgment 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 judgment of the apex court, the commission has restored Barr. Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of APGA and restored his name on our website accordingly,” the statement read.

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