PRESS RELEASE
Abuja, July 20, 2026
Sen. Ned Nwoko
Senator Ned Munir Nwoko’s Legal Team Responds to Federal High Court Ruling in Suit No. FHC/AB/CS/1062/2026
The legal team of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko addresses today’s Federal High Court, Abuja judgment which struck out and did not dismiss our suit challenging the APC senatorial candidacy of Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. We find the ruling unfortunate and deeply concerning. We have instructed our counsel to file an appeal immediately and are confident that the Appellate Court will overturn it.
The ruling is suspicious because it was not based on the merits of the case. The same court had earlier granted us leave to amend our processes but later set aside that order on its own motion, without justification, after it had exhausted its powers. This is an attempt to sabotage the substantive suit at this preliminary stage. It is imperative that the suit be heard on its merits.
We are determined to pursue the appeal to ensure justice is done and seen to be done.
We urge all stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding as the appellate process unfolds. Senator Nwoko reaffirms his commitment to equity, transparency, party unity, and the progress of Delta State.
Signed:
Legal Team of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko