The candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 Kogi state gubernatorial election, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has expressed confidence of a favorable outcome as the Supreme Court reserved judgment in the legal battle for the governorship seat of the state
DAILY POST recalls that Ajaka has been engaged in a protracted legal tussle with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the Supreme Court reserved judgement in the matter, Ajaka said, “We have presented a strong case before the Supreme Court, and we are confident that justice will prevail. The people of Kogi State deserve a leader who is chosen through a free, fair, and transparent election, and we believe that our case will vindicate the will of the people.
“We have faith in the integrity of the Supreme Court, and we believe that they will serve justice. I also urge all my supporters to remain patient and peaceful as we await the court’s decision.
“Let us remember that our struggle is not just about this election but about ensuring that our democracy is built on a solid foundation of fairness and transparency.”
The legal tussle ensued after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Ododo as the winner of the election.
Ajaka contested the results and accused Ododo and his party of perpetrating electoral fraud, citing irregularities in the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and discrepancies in the final vote tally.
