The apex court also said two other respondents in the matter were Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and the Lamidi Apapa-led candidate, Joseph Ukaegbu, alias Ikenga, whose request to seek a consequential order were rejected by the court, thus legitimizing the leadership of Julius Abure, in the LP.
Against this backdrop, Achonu, has hailed the court judgment affirming his candidature, and called on the Imo people to disregard all distractions and vote for him to bring good and exemplary leadership to the state.