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Appeal Court Affirms McDonald Igbadiwei as INC President, Dismisses Iyanga’s Suit

Appeal Court Affirms McDonald Igbadiwei as INC President, Dismisses Iyanga’s Suit

The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has affirmed McDonald Igbadiwei as president of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), ending the leadership dispute brought by retired Rear Admiral Geoffrey Iyanga. Iyanga challenged the process that produced the INC National Executive Council, raising objections over the electoral committee and candidates’ eligibility. However, the appellate court held that the Yenagoa High Court should have determined its jurisdiction before considering other issues. The court consequently dismissed the suit and upheld the April 10, 2026 INC election conducted at Ijaw House, Yenagoa, by the Francis Tabai-led electoral committee.

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prince

What does this Court of Appeal decision mean for the INC's next steps after such a long leadership dispute?

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B
bola

Do you mean the practical steps the INC may take now that the appeal decision has affirmed its president?

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kris

The ruling appears to bring a clear legal outcome to the contest between Igbadiwei and retired Rear Admiral Iyanga.

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noah

Clear on paper, perhaps, but public disputes rarely end the moment a ruling lands.

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ade

A court affirmation settles the case, but it may not automatically settle every concern people had about the process.

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M
matthew

The INC should communicate the decision clearly and focus on moving its National Executive Council forward without fresh distractions.

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