APGA Crisis: Edozie Njoku in trouble as Court of Appeal Rules in favour of Ezeokenwa

By Our correspondent

A recent Court of Appeal ruling has breathed new life into the leadership tussle within the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), granting leave to Chief Victor Ike Oye, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, and the party to appeal a previous judgment.

The court’s unanimous decision has significant implications, potentially paving the way for the Supreme Court to clarify its earlier judgments and resolve the protracted crisis.

The APGA leadership crisis began with a dispute over the party’s national chairmanship, with Edozie Njoku and Sly Ezeokafor emerging as rival claimants.

The issue has since escalated, with multiple court cases and conflicting judgments.

In its ruling, the Court of Appeal noted that the initial appeal lacked representation from Ezeokenwa-led APGA

The court found merit in the applications for leave to appeal, filed by Oye, Ezeokenwa, and APGA.

The Court of Appeal’s decision has dealt a significant blow to Edozie Njoku’s faction, which had sought to block the appeal.

With the court’s refusal to grant a stay of execution, the stage is now set for the Supreme Court to hear the appeal and potentially resolve the leadership crisis said to be occasioned by a typographic slip.

The Supreme Court’s clarification of its earlier judgments could bring much-needed stability to APGA, allowing the party to focus on its political objectives. However, the outcome remains uncertain, and the party’s factions will likely continue to vie for control.

Victor Agunzi Esq., National Legal Adviser of APGA, hailed the Court of Appeal’s ruling as a significant victory for the party.

“This decision marks a crucial step towards resolving the leadership crisis and ensuring APGA’s continued relevance in Nigerian politics,” Agunzi said.