The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, dismissing appeals by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, as well as the Action Alliance (AA) and its candidate, Olayinka Braimoh. The five-member panel ruled that the appeals were without merit and incompetent, respectively.
The court affirmed the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which had upheld Ododo’s victory in the November 11, 2023, election. The tribunal had found that the petitioners failed to prove their allegations of over-voting and non-compliance with the Electoral Act.
The Supreme Court’s decision puts an end to the legal challenges surrounding Ododo’s election, solidifying his position as the duly elected governor of Kogi State.
Key points:
- The Supreme Court has upheld Governor Usman Ododo’s election in Kogi State.
- The court dismissed appeals by the SDP and AA, finding them without merit and incompetent.
- The decision affirms the ruling of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
- The tribunal had found that the petitioners failed to prove their allegations of over-voting and non-compliance with the Electoral Act.
- The Supreme Court’s decision ends legal challenges to Ododo’s election, solidifying his position as governor.
