CHIEF TONY OKOCHA ELECTED AS SUBSTANTIVE APC CHAIRMAN IN RIVERS STATE AMID COURT RULING
In a significant development in Rivers State politics, Chief Tony Okocha has been elected as the substantive chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. This development comes despite a recent court ruling that reinstated a rival claimant, Beke, as the state’s APC chairman.
Okocha, who previously served as the caretaker committee chairman, emerged as the new chairman for the next four years. The election was conducted by the Rivers State chapter of the APC, and Okocha’s victory was seen as a significant development in the state’s politics.
DETAILS OF THE ELECTION
According to sources, the election was held at the APC secretariat in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The election was attended by party members and stakeholders from across the state.
Okocha was said to have emerged victorious after a keenly contested election. His victory was seen as a testament to his popularity and acceptance within the party.
REACTIONS TO OKOCHA’S ELECTION
Reacting to Okocha’s election, the Rivers State APC spokesperson, Ogbonna Nwuke, described the development as a “new dawn” for the party in the state.
“We are excited about the election of Chief Tony Okocha as our new chairman,” Nwuke said. “We believe that he has the capacity to lead our party to victory in the forthcoming elections.”
However, not everyone is pleased with Okocha’s election. Some members of the party have expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of the election, citing irregularities and manipulation.
COURT RULING ADDS COMPLEXITY TO THE SITUATION
The court ruling that reinstated Beke as the APC chairman has added a layer of complexity to the situation. The ruling, which was delivered by a Port Harcourt High Court, declared Beke as the rightful chairman of the APC in Rivers State.
The APC has, however, rejected the court ruling, describing it as “unjust” and “unfair.” The party has vowed to appeal the ruling and ensure that Okocha’s election is upheld.
CONCLUSION
The election of Chief Tony Okocha as the substantive APC chairman in Rivers State is a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for the party and the state’s politics. However, the court ruling that reinstated Beke as the APC chairman has added a layer of complexity to the situation. As the APC navigates this challenging situation, it remains to be seen how the party will resolve the issue and move forward.