Nigeria, April 28 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused a fresh attempt by former Minister of State for Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, to join a suit on the allegations that she forged election results from the 2023 National Assembly election in Abia State.

The ruling, delivered on Monday by Mohammed Umar, means the ongoing suit filed by the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Amobi Ogah, will continue without her participation, marking another procedural win for the Labour Party lawmaker.

The case, filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeks to compel the electoral body to conclude investigations and prosecute Mr Ogah's predecessor in the l...