Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

I have no link to judgment favouring Okorocha over Uzodimma — Wike

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has denied involvement in the court judgment that removed Governor Hope Uzodimma as APC candidate and recognised Rochas Okorocha. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-have-no-link-to-judgment-favouring-okorocha-over-uzodimma-wike/

I have no link to judgment favouring Okorocha over Uzodimma — Wike

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has denied any connection to the court ruling that removed Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary list and replaced him with former governor Rochas Okorocha as the party's nominee for the 2027 senatorial election. Wike dismissed claims of involvement as "mischievous," stating he neither initiated nor participated in the legal proceedings.

He also dismissed rumors of a warning to those supporting a "Rainbow Coalition" in Imo State, calling the reported threat "uncivilised." Additionally, Wike addressed a video showing him dancing with Okorocha at an event, suggesting it was from when he hosted the former governor while he was still in office. The controversy arose after a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that Okorocha should replace Uzodimma as the APC candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 election, based on a majority of lawful votes cast.

Written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at punchng.com →

More in World

Egypt expands hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling to boost petroleum, gas output

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said Egypt is expanding the use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling as key technologies in the petroleum sector’s five-year plan.

  • Egypt expands hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling for petroleum and gas output.
  • H-18 well in Al Abyad field to increase gas production from 3M to 12M cubic feet.
  • Ministry collaborating with international firms for investment incentives and economic models.

More from Thursday 5 November →