Okorocha has warned Uzodimma stating that ‘justice is not for sale’ after court victory.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has warned his successor, Hope Uzodimma, that justice is not for sale following a Federal High Court ruling recognising him as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 elections.
Okorocha issued the warning on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reacted to the court’s decision in the dispute over the APC senatorial primary.
The former governor said the ruling had vindicated his position after allegations that he forged documents relating to the contest.
“My name was all over the world that I forged documents. I waited for the court to decide. Today, the court has agreed with me. Justice is not for sale,” Okorocha said.
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He accused Uzodimma of submitting a document claiming that he emerged as the party’s candidate through consensus on May 16, two days before the primary election reportedly held on May 18.
“INEC even certified a judgment for him saying he emerged by consensus. The same group submitted a document by himself saying his election took place on the 16th, two days before the actual election,” he said.
Okorocha maintained that the court’s decision supported his position in the dispute over the party’s nomination process.
He also challenged anyone dissatisfied with the ruling to pursue an appeal through the appropriate legal channels.
“All the courts agreed with me. But if they want to appeal, let them appeal. I’ll tackle them,” the former governor declared.
The dispute centres on who should represent the APC in the Imo West Senatorial District contest in the 2027 general elections, with the court’s reported decision adding a new dimension to the political contest between Okorocha and Uzodimma.
The APC’s Imo State chapter has, however, maintained that Uzodimma remains its candidate, saying its legal department would study the court proceedings and determine its next course of action.
