Court sacks NDC Oredo Reps candidate, orders replacement

From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Federal High Court in Benin City has removed Uyi Omosigho as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, declaring Omo-Osagie Efosa, popularly known as Mighty Man, the rightful winner of the party’s primary.
The court ordered the NDC to recognise Efosa as its candidate and forward his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the election.
Efosa had instituted suit number FHC/B/C/60/2026, challenging Omosigho’s nomination and seeking recognition as the candidate who emerged from the party’s primary election.
Listed as defendants were Omosigho Uyi ...