Against the background of the Friday’s Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed Alh Usman Ahmed Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the Kogi State governorship election held on November 11, 2023, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has said that he was sad by the apex court’s pronouncement......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The Supreme court’s pronouncement followed the dismissal of the appeal of Murtala Ajaka, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, who challenged the outcome of the election.
In a unanimous judgment, the Apex Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal which on May 27,2024 affirmed the election of Ododo.
The five-man panel held that the allegation of substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act was not proven by the SDP governorship candidate.
Adebayo, who is also the leader of the party (SDP), through his official X handle @Pres_Adebayo, tweeted,” I am saddened by today’s judgement of the Supreme Court against @TheSDPNg in Kogi governorship election.
“We have highlighted the pitfalls of our democracy and let posterity be the judge. A petition that has no error can only be filed in heaven with God Almighty. We March Forward!”, he said.