He said that if Obaseki had done well and brought a “well-known” candidate, it would have been difficult to challenge him.

Both the Tribunal and Appeal Court had earlier dismissed Tonye Cole’s case for lacking merit.

”(His)boast to take over Akwa Ibom State in 2027 exposes his level of arrogance and disdain for the democratic right of Akwa Ibom people.”

Diri will be sworn-in for another term on February 14.

The nomination comes few hours after Aiyedatiwa, dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect.

He claimed that the judgement from the Supreme Court in Mutfwang’s case had also annulled the Appeal Court’s sack of the lawmakers.

“I think it’s the hand of destiny, I think it’s a calling, we can move Nigeria from the third world to the first world,” he said.

This comes 15 days after the governor assured the people of the state that he’s not in a hurry to rejig the State Executive Council.

“This race is far from over. There are dozens of states left to go,” Haley said.

The democrats are also to hold their primaries on Tuesday, however, President Biden’s name is not on the ballot.

He said he would now take on “strategic advisory roles” across Asia to focus on security matters in the Indo-Pacific.

Justice Omotosho said the governor acted in violation of the court’s order which had ordered parties to maintain status quo.

“We are validly elected by the majority of votes that were cast…our constituents are willing and ready to accompany us.”

The Court nullified the N800bn budget signed into law by the Governor

He vowed to align with Tinubu’s programmes to develop the agricultural sector.

He said that the decision of the NWC was a clear usurpation of the powers of the National Executive Committee.

He praised his constructive opinions on national issues, regardless of his political disposition.

“I can’t ask our supporters to volunteer their time and donate their resources if we don’t have a clear path to victory.”

The faction said the electoral body has no power to meddle in internal party affairs.

He urged the party to set up a committee to reconcile the party leaders in the state ahead of 2027.