In accordance with the judgement, the Independent National Electoral Commission nullified the Certificate of Return it had earlier granted to Okezie Ikpeazu and issued Mr Ogah a fresh certificate of return. Though Ikpeazu has appealed the judgement, there is somewhat a quagmire in the state.
While both men are laying claim to the coveted seat in Abia state, I see a possibility of Barrister Friday Nwosu emerging the new Governor at the end of the drama.
HOW FN NWOSU MAY EMERGE GOVERNOR
During the December 2014 PDP Primary election, Okezie Ikpeazu(the now incumbent) came first with 487; Uche Ogah scored 103 votes coming second; former labour minister Emeka Wogu had 33 votes coming third; Barr FN Nwosu scored 5 votes along with Acho Nwakanma.
While Acho Nwakama defected to All Progressive Congress after the PDP primary to emerge the party's Deputy Governorship Candidate, Mr Emeka Wogu left PDP for APC after the General election, leaving Barr Nwosu as the legally second runner-up in the primary.
Should the Appeal and Supreme courts uphold the verdict of the High Court that sacked Okezie Ikpeazu, it means Ogah is the next in line being the first runner up in the December 2014 Primary.
Considering that Mr Ogah is also facing criminal charge before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for alleged fraud, and if convicted he will himself be disqualified and face jail term.
Should the above happen, it means that the lawful second runner-up Barr Friday Nwosu shall be declared the legitimate PDP candidate in the Abia 2015 Governorship election, and the Governor of Abia state.