COURT TO RULE ON OYO APC REPS PRIMARY DISPUTE

The Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has fixed October for judgment in a suit challenging the outcome of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election in the state.

The case is connected to a dispute over the party’s primary election and the process through which its candidate for the affected constituency emerged.

The plaintiff is challenging the conduct and outcome of the primary, seeking legal redress over issues surrounding the election.

The APC and other parties involved in the matter are expected to present their positions before the court delivers its ruling.

The dispute has attracted attention within the Oyo political landscape, particularly as political parties continue to prepare for future elections.

The court’s decision is expected to determine the next steps for the party and the politicians involved in the case.

The development comes amid growing legal battles arising from internal party processes, with aspirants and party members increasingly turning to the courts to challenge primary election outcomes.

Political observers said the ruling could have implications for the APC’s representation in the affected constituency, depending on the court’s decision.

The parties involved are expected to await the judgment while continuing their political activities.

The court has not indicated the specific date in October when the ruling will be delivered.

The case further highlights the importance of transparent and credible party primaries, as disputes over candidate selection continue to generate litigation across the country.