I Have No Link to Judgment Favouring Okorocha Over Uzodimma — Wike

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected claims that he had any connection to a Federal High Court ruling that nullified Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s standing because the All Progressives Congress candidate for Imo West Senatorial District and as an alternative recognised former governor Rochas Okorocha because the get together’s nominee for the 2027 election.

Speaking throughout a dwell media chat on Thursday, Wike described recommendations tying him to the judgment as mischievous. He insisted he neither filed nor took half within the case.“First of all, anybody calling my name is being mischievous. I didn’t go to court. I’m not in APC. I don’t know what the issue is,” he mentioned.

Wike additionally commented on experiences that Uzodimma had warned in opposition to a “Rainbow Coalition” in Imo State a day earlier than the ruling, reportedly threatening to grab the car of anybody selling it. He referred to as the alleged menace uncivilised.

He additional addressed a circulating video of him dancing with Okorocha, explaining that it was recorded when he hosted the previous Imo governor whereas Okorocha was nonetheless in workplace. The October 29 judgment by Justice Obiora Egwuatu in Abuja directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Okorocha because the winner of the APC senatorial main held on May 18, 2026, and to switch Uzodimma’s title with Okorocha’s.

The court docket discovered that Okorocha had secured nearly all of lawful votes. Okorocha had challenged INEC’s recognition of Uzodimma.The Imo State APC chapter has disputed the ruling, and Uzodimma has signalled plans to enchantment.Speculation about Wike’s involvement arose partly from political variations with Uzodimma over the proposed Rainbow Coalition.

The association goals to mobilise assist for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid throughout get together strains with out requiring members to desert their events or again APC candidates in different races. Wike, who stays a PDP member, has mentioned PDP supporters might again Tinubu for president whereas supporting their very own get together’s candidates for different workplaces.

In a latest interview, Okorocha praised the coalition concept and mentioned he deliberate the same alliance in Imo State to rally assist for Tinubu. Wike defended the method on Thursday, stressing that the precedence needs to be guaranteeing the president’s victory whereas permitting flexibility on different contests.

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