The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated Sly Ezeokenwa as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment.
The decision was finalized during an INEC meeting held on Tuesday, where the apex court’s ruling affirming Ezeokenwa’s leadership was reviewed.
The Supreme Court had, in November 2024, delivered a unanimous verdict through a five-member panel led by Justice Stephen Adah, declaring that Edozie Njoku had no right to parade himself as APGA’s national chairman. The ruling upheld Ezeokenwa as the legitimate leader of the party.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission confirmed its compliance with the court’s decision.
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 judgment of the Supreme Court with Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024 APGA & ANOR vs OYE & ORS, delivered on 27th November 2024, recognizing 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 updated his name on our website accordingly.”
This development marks a resolution to the leadership dispute that has embroiled the party and ensures legal clarity moving forward.
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