Imo West APC youth leaders reject court verdict, insist Uzodimma won senatorial primary
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leaders in Imo West Senatorial District, popularly known as Orlu Zone, have rejected the October 26, 2026 judgment of the Federal High Court declaring former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha as the party's candidate for the January 16, 2027 senatorial elec
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Imo West APC youth leaders reject court verdict, insist Uzodimma won senatorial primary. The All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leaders in Imo West Senatorial District, popularly known as Orlu Zone, have rejected the October 26, 2026 judgment of the Federal High Court declaring former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha as the party's candidate for the January 16, 2027 senatorial elec Covered by 1 publications. The Sun Nigeria: Imo West APC youth leaders reject court verdict, insist Uzodimma won senatorial primary.
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- The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Imo West APC youth leaders reject court verdict, insist Uzodimma won senatorial primary The All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leaders in Imo West Senatorial District, popularly known as Orlu Zone, have rejected the October 26, 2026 judgment of the Federal High Court declaring former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha as the party's candidate for the January 16, 2027 senatorial elec 2 h ago · Tier 3
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