Court Dismisses Onyejeocha's Joinder Bid

The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja dismissed an application by Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, former Minister of State for Labour, to be joined in a suit filed by Amobi Ogah against the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission. Amobi Ogah's suit seeks a mandamus order to compel the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission to investigate and prosecute Nkeiruka Onyejeocha for alleged forgery of election results during the 2023 National Assembly Election for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Nigeria — Abia State. The court's decision means the case will continue without Nkeiruka Onyejeocha as a direct party, marking a procedural win for Amobi Ogah. The allegations of forgery have been a point of contention throughout previous election tribunal and Court of Appeal proceedings, both of which ruled in favor of Amobi Ogah.