The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has restored Sylvester (Sly) Ezeokenwa as national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and restored his name on its website.
INEC national commissioner and chairman, information & voter education committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Olumekun said the restoration was in compliance with the recent judgement of the Supreme Court, which recognised Ezeokenwa as the chairman of the party.
“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 judgement of the Supreme Court with Appeal No. SC/CV/824/2024 APGA & ANOR vs OYE & ORS, delivered on 27th November 2024 recognising Barr. Sylvester (Sly) Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of the party.
“In compliance with the judgement of the apex court, the Commission has restored Barr. Ezeokenwa as the Chairman of APGA and restored his name on our website accordingly,” the statement read.