The Supreme Court has confirmed Sly Ezeokenwa as the legitimate National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), ruling against the claim made by Edozie Njoku, who had previously asserted the position.
In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel led by Justice Stephen Adah ruled that Njoku had no legitimate grounds to claim the chairmanship. The court emphasized that a previous judgment made in 2021, which Njoku had relied on, did not grant him enforceable rights to the position, as it only provided declaratory reliefs, which were not executable.
Justice Adah clarified that leadership issues within a political party are considered internal matters, not subject to judicial intervention. Therefore, Njoku’s attempt to enforce the decision was legally unfounded. The court also criticized lower courts for incorrectly recognizing Njoku’s claim and ordered the nullification of a 2024 ruling by the Court of Appeal that had earlier affirmed Njoku’s leadership.
In addition to setting aside the previous rulings, the Supreme Court imposed a N20 million fine for each of the three appeals, totaling N60 million, as part of its judgment.
Reacting to the ruling, Sly Ezeokenwa expressed his gratitude to the judiciary, which he praised for its decisive role in resolving the APGA leadership dispute. Ezeokenwa described the court’s decision as a reaffirmation of his rightful position and a triumph for the party’s governance. He also highlighted the financial and structural disruptions caused by the prolonged dispute, criticizing Njoku’s personal ambition as the root cause of the conflict.
The Supreme Court’s verdict has now put to rest the leadership tussle within APGA, cementing Ezeokenwa’s authority as the official chairman.
