The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a previous ruling from the Rivers State High Court that nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses responsible for the emergence of Chief Tony Okocha and his executive committee. This ruling raises significant concerns regarding the legitimacy of candidates presented by the leadership aligned with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The appellate court, led by Justice Elfreda Oluwayemisi Williams-Dawodu, affirmed that the congresses conducted were invalid, thereby supporting the lower court's decision. In response, the APC leadership has dismissed claims that the ruling dissolves the current executive committee, stating that the judgment is interlocutory and does not impact their status. They urged party members to remain calm as the matter returns to the trial court for further proceedings. This development marks a new chapter in the internal conflicts within the APC in Rivers State, which have been ongoing and influential in shaping the party's future direction as elections approach.