He polled 414,444 votes.
According to him, the ruling strengthens internal democracy within political parties and protects legitimate political activities.
He polled 236,711 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Abubakar Kagu, who had 9,748 votes.
The All Progressives Congress has declared Eric Opah as the winner of its governorship primary for the 2027 election.
Governor Hyacinth Alia has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Benue.
The court held that issues relating to discipline and suspension within a political party remain the internal affairs of the party and do not require judicial intervention.
Mr Obanikoro gave the assurance in a statement on Friday ahead of the APC governorship primary election.
“I remain fully in the race for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress and have neither withdrawn my aspiration nor endorsed any aspirant,” Mr Oloriegbe said.
Peoples Redemption Party has welcomed the Federal High Court judgement nullifying certain guidelines issued by Independent National Electoral Commission.
African Democratic Congress has welcomed the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on the deadline for party primaries, among others.
