The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed displeasure over the Supreme Court’s verdict affirming Governor Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Kogi State governorship election.
The verdict follows the dismissal of the appeal filed by the SDP candidate, Murtala Ajaka, who challenged the election’s outcome.
In a unanimous judgment, the Apex Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal, which on May 27, 2024, affirmed Ododo’s election.
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The five-man panel ruled that the allegation of substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act was not proven by the SDP governorship candidate.
Reacting to the judgment, Adebayo, who is also the leader of the party, said, “I am saddened by today’s judgment of the Supreme Court against the SDP in the 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!”
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE