Court of Appeal Grants Leave for APGA and National Chairman to Appeal Previous Ruling

 

COURT OF APPEAL GRANTS LEAVE FOR APGA, NATIONAL CHAIRMAN TO APPEAL PREVIOUS RULING

 

By Wole Adedoyin

In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal has unanimously granted leave to Chief Victor Ike Oye, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to appeal the judgment delivered by the same court on June 28, 2024. This ruling, issued on [insert date], marks a crucial step in addressing the ongoing leadership dispute within APGA.

The statement, authored by Victor Agunzi Esq., National Legal Adviser for APGA, outlines the key elements of the Court's decision. The Court of Appeal specifically highlighted that the current appeal revolves around the leadership tussle within APGA. Despite this, APGA as a political entity, along with its National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, had not been joined in the original appeal, leading to a notable omission.

Following a thorough review, the Court of Appeal found merit in the applications for leave to appeal, referenced under Application Nos: 1. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/723MI/2024, 2. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/728MI/2024, 3. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/870MI/2024

The Court's decision to grant leave for Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa and APGA to appeal underscores the importance of their involvement as interested parties in this matter.

Efforts by Edozie Njoku and his associates to obstruct Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa and APGA's appeal to the Supreme Court have been unsuccessful. The Court of Appeal's decision effectively nullifies these attempts, ensuring that the appeal process can proceed without further hindrance.

Additionally, the Court of Appeal addressed the Application for Stay of Execution submitted by Chief Victor Ike Oye. The application was denied on the grounds that it had been rendered moot by subsequent developments.

As a result of this ruling, the stage is now set for the Supreme Court to provide clarification on its previous judgments of October 14, 2021, and the subsequent correction made on March 24, 2023. This upcoming review by the highest court promises to bring resolution to the protracted leadership dispute within APGA.

The Court of Appeal’s decision reaffirmed the commitment to a fair legal process and ensures that all parties involved have the opportunity to present their case before the Supreme Court. The appeal represents a critical moment for APGA as it seeks to resolve internal conflicts and uphold its leadership structure.

This development is a notable milestone in the ongoing legal and political discourse surrounding APGA. Stakeholders and party members alike are keenly awaiting the Supreme Court’s forthcoming judgment, which will have lasting implications for the party’s governance and future direction.