- He explained that he paid the required ₦5.1 million fee for the forms
- he alleged that the party leadership failed to provide him with the nomination documents
- He also wants clarification on provisions of Section 20(1)(A) of the APC constitution
The planned March 27–28 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing fresh uncertainty after a lawsuit was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja by an aspirant for the position of National Vice Chairman (South-South), Fubara Dagogo.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Dagogo is seeking a court order to suspend all activities related to the convention, alleging that he was unfairly excluded from the process.
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The aspirant, who currently serves as Director-General of the APC States Assembly Forum, claimed he was denied access to the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms despite meeting all stipulated requirements.
He explained that he paid the required ₦5.1 million fee for the forms and received clearance from the party’s finance department.
However, he alleged that the party leadership failed to provide him with the nomination documents.
According to Dagogo, several attempts to obtain the forms in accordance with the APC constitution proved unsuccessful, prompting him to seek legal intervention.
In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/591/2026, he is asking the court to interpret issues surrounding his payment receipt dated March 13, 2026, as well as the party’s revised timetable for its congresses and national convention.
He also wants clarification on provisions of Section 20(1)(A) of the APC constitution.
Those listed as defendants in the case include the APC, its National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, the current National Vice Chairman (South-South) Victor Giadom, and the National Organising Secretary Suleiman Mohammed Argungu.
The defendants have been given 30 days from the date they are served the court documents to respond.
Among his demands, Dagogo is asking the court to stop the APC South-South zonal congress scheduled for March 25, 2026. He is also seeking a declaration affirming his right to receive the nomination forms based on evidence of payment.
Additionally, he wants the court to invalidate any outcome of the congress for the National Vice Chairman (South-South) position if it proceeds without his participation.
Dagogo is further requesting ₦100 million in damages from some of the defendants, citing alleged embarrassment, distress, and emotional strain.
At the time of this report, no date had been set for the hearing of the case.
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