Breaking: Tribunal Confirms Ododo as Kogi Governor, Rejects Ajaka’s Petition
Oluwasegun SanusiMay 27, 20241 Mins read1k 
The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has confirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State.
This decision followed the dismissal of the petition filed by Muritala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), challenging Ododo’s victory.
The tribunal, chaired by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, ruled that Ajaka and the SDP failed to substantiate their claims against the election results.
Birnin-Kudu emphasised that the election, held on November 11, 2023, was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act.
Recall, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Ododo the winner of the governorship election, after he secured 446,237 votes. Ajaka, his closest rival, garnered 259,052 votes, while Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) obtained 46,362 votes.
However, there were allegations by opposition parties of electoral irregularities during the electioneering process, leading to the petition by the SDP candidate.
Read; Unai Emery Extends Stay At Aston Villa with New Five-Year Contract
About The Author
Related Articles
Senegal’s Power Cuts Force Government to Push Gas as the Long-Term Fix
Senegal’s energy minister says the power cuts that hit the country hard...
Ethiopia and Eritrea Cut Diplomatic Ties as Tigray Conflict Escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations as renewed fighting in northern...
Tinubu Cannot Even Speak for Himself, Nigerians Say After Edited Broadcast Exposed
Nigerians on social media have accused the Presidency of manipulating President Bola...
Tinubu’s Cancer Analogy Backfires as Nigerians Remind Him He Was in Power Since 2015
President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to paint himself as the leader who inherited...