Court Sacks NDC Candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency, Declares Efosa Winner
A Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has sacked Hon. Uyi Frank Omosigho because the National Democratic Congress, NDC, candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency in the 2027 normal election and declared Omo-Osagie Efosa the genuine candidate.
DAILY POST experiences that Omosigho is at present representing Oredo East Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly.
Justice Chuka Obiozor delivered the judgement on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in a swimsuit instituted by Efosa towards the get together and different defendants.
The swimsuit, numbered FHC/B/C/60/2026, challenged the declaration of Omosigho because the winner of the get together’s main election. Efosa requested the courtroom to recognise him because the rightful winner.
Other defendants in the swimsuit included the NDC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the get together’s state chairman, Engr. David Olukoga, and Frederick Endorokeme Owotorufa, who chaired the get together’s state primaries and nominations committees.
In his judgement, Justice Obiozor criticised what he described as INEC’s irritating tendencies in pre-election circumstances.
He stated reliance on inside get together mechanisms for resolving disputes arising from primaries was getting used to delay and frustrate aggrieved aspirants searching for redress.
The choose held that the proof earlier than the courtroom confirmed that Efosa participated in the first election.
According to him, the plaintiff’s participation was confirmed and endorsed by the returning officers and chairmen of all 12 wards in Oredo Federal Constituency.
Justice Obiozor added that the get together management failed to ascertain that Omosigho participated in and received the first election, in contrast to Efosa, whose participation was supported by proof.
The courtroom consequently ordered the get together to submit Efosa’s identify to INEC as its candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency.
Reacting to the judgement, Efosa described it as a victory for the rule of legislation.
He thanked the get together’s nationwide chief, Senator Seriake Dickson, for his assist and referred to as on different aspirants to unite forward of the January 16, 2027, election to make sure the get together’s victory.
Also reacting, Omosigho thanked the NDC management and members, his supporters, and the individuals of Oredo and Edo State for his or her continued assist and solidarity.
He urged get together members and supporters to stay calm, peaceable and united whereas awaiting the end result of the judicial course of.
Omosigho expressed confidence that the Court of Appeal would fastidiously contemplate the matter and ship justice in accordance with the legislation.
He stated he remained dedicated to pursuing justice via the suitable authorized channels whereas specializing in his imaginative and prescient for purposeful illustration, accountability, youth empowerment and the event of Oredo Federal Constituency.
“I appeal to our supporters to avoid inflammatory statements, respect the judiciary and remain law-abiding. Let us continue to stand together in unity and confidence.
“Our calmness is not surrender, and our patience is not weakness. We remain determined to pursue justice with dignity and respect for the rule of law,” he added.
