The Federal Court of Appeal in Abuja “GRANTS permission” to the All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) party, its National Chairman, Barrister Sly
Ezeokenwa, to appeal a previous judgment delivered on June 28, 2024 – NDUKA ANYANWU
The Federal Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted permission to the All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) party, its National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, and former National Chairman, Dr. Victor Ike Oye, to appeal a previous judgment delivered on June 28, 2024. The appeal is related to the ongoing leadership tussle within the party.
The Court of Appeal recognized that the initial appeal did not include APGA and its National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, as parties, despite the fact that the issue at hand concerns the party’s leadership. Therefore, the court unanimously granted leave to APGA, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, and Dr. Victor Ike Oye to appeal the judgment.
According to Barrister Agunzi Victor, the National Legal Adviser of APGA, the Court of Appeal found merit in the applications for leave to appeal and granted permission for APGA and its National Chairman to join the appeal as interested parties. This decision thwarted attempts by Edozie Njoku and his group to prevent APGA and Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa from appealing to the Supreme Court.
Furthermore, the Court of Appeal refused to grant a stay of execution requested by Dr. Victor Ike Oye, as it had been overtaken by events. The stage is now set for the Supreme Court to clarify its previous judgment of October 14, 2021, and the correction made on March 24, 2023. With certified court document by the Supreme Court on August 5, 2024, it appears that the matter is nearing its conclusion.
Based on the context above, and the earlier stands of the fact on hand as written by
NDUKA ANYANWU – 11th July 2024, It should be re-echoed that:
- The Appeal Court upheld the earlier judgment of the High Court, affirming Bar Sly Ezeokenwa as the authentic APGA National Chairman.
- The court ruling dismissed the appeals filed by opposing factions, solidifying Bar Sly’s position.
- The judgment validates Bar Sly’s leadership and empowers him to steer the party’s
affairs without further legal challenges. - This outcome settles the prolonged leadership tussle within APGA, paving the way for the party’s growth and unity.
- Bar Sly Ezeokenwa’s victory serves as a testament to his resilience and dedication to the party’s ideals.
For those conveying obliviousness of the said Appeal Court judgments, kindly note as summarized:
- The March 2019 convention in Owerri, not recognized by INEC, was illegitimate, while the legitimate convention in Awka re-elected Victor Oye as National
Chairman. - The Supreme Court upheld the Appeal Court’s decision, stating that the matter is an internal party affair and not justiciable.
- Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa is still the recognized APGA National Chairman, following Victor Oye’s tenure ending on May 31, 2023.
- INEC’s recognition of Edozie Njoku as interim National Chairman was due to a threat of legal action, not a legitimate declaration.
- The Supreme Court’s judgment did not order Edozie Njoku’s recognition as National Chairman, and his attempts to usurp the Constitution by elongating his
tenure must be stopped.” For emphasis: The Appeal Court Abuja Division on 28th June 2024 upheld the decision of the FCT High Court and still didn’t pronounce Edozie Njoku the National Chairman of APGA when Victor Oye approached it to challenge the decision of the FCT High Court on misinterpreting the Supreme Court judgment. Victor Oye’s tenure effectively ended on 31st May, 2023. At no point was Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, the new APGA National Chairman or APGA as a political party joined in any of the suits.
APGA, the emergence of a neo-political party for equity justices and fairness –
profoundly known with the philosophy of hospitality, love and acceptance! “– BE YOUR BROTHERS’ KEEPER”
Note: This brief article is written on behalf of Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, the APGA National Chairman
