From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
The long-running leadership dispute within the Action Alliance has been resolved.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as the party’s national chairman, following a Federal High Court ruling from Osogbo that mandated INEC to update its records within seven days.
Presided over by Justice Funmilola Demi-Ajayi, the court ruled that the National Executive Committee (NEC) elected during the party’s national convention in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in October 2023, is the legitimate leadership.
As a result, INEC has removed Kenneth Udeze’s name from its records and replaced it with Omoaje’s. The names of all NEC members from the Abeokuta convention are now listed on the commission’s website.
Our correspondent in Kaduna, Femi Mustapha, confirmed that Omoaje’s name became visible on the INEC portal on Thursday, indicating full compliance with the court’s order.
In a statement, Omoaje expressed his gratitude to the new INEC chairman, Prof. Josh Amupitan, for upholding the rule of law.
He stated that this decision would “further strengthen democracy in the country.” Omoaje reaffirmed that the Action Alliance remains committed to democracy, peace, progress, and development throughout Nigeria.
The recognition marks the end of a contentious internal power struggle, during which two factions claimed leadership of the party. With the court’s endorsement and INEC’s update, the Action Alliance can now focus on its agenda for the upcoming elections in Bayelsa, Kogi, and other states.
