KOGI WEST APC TICKET: COURT RULES FOR ARO AS KARIMI HEADS TO APPEAL

The political battle over the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Kogi West has taken another turn following a court judgment in favour of Sunday Aro, while incumbent Senator Sunday Karimi has indicated plans to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.

The dispute centres on the party's senatorial primary election and the process through which its candidate for the 2027 general elections was selected.

The court's decision represents a setback for Karimi, who is seeking to retain his seat in the Senate, while providing a legal boost to Aro's claim to the APC ticket.

Reacting to the judgment, Karimi reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome and maintained that he would pursue the matter through the appropriate legal channels.

His decision to appeal means the disagreement over the party's candidate may continue as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

The controversy has further exposed internal political competition within the Kogi West APC, where the struggle for the senatorial ticket has attracted attention from party members and political stakeholders.

For the APC, the dispute presents a challenge as it seeks to maintain unity and avoid internal divisions that could affect its electoral prospects in the district.

The party will also have to manage the competing interests of its members while ensuring that the candidate eventually presented for the election emerges through a process recognised by the law.

Meanwhile, the appeal process is expected to determine whether the lower court's decision will stand or be overturned.

The development highlights the growing importance of internal party disputes in Nigeria's electoral process, particularly as politicians begin positioning themselves for the 2027 general elections.

Until the appellate court delivers its decision, the legal battle over the Kogi West APC senatorial ticket remains unresolved.