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2024 - 8 - 23

Kogi State: Supreme Court Says 'Ododo Won Fair and Square' – SDP's Ajaka Struggles to Stay Calm!

Democracy in Nigeria - Elections in Nigeria - Kogi State - Murtala Ajaka - Political Violence - Supreme Court - Usman Ododo

In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Kogi's Usman Ododo, leaving Ajaka's hopes in ruins. Let's dive deep!

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has firmly upheld the victory of Usman Ododo in the contested Kogi State governorship election held on November 11, 2023. Rejecting the appeals from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Murtala Ajaka, the five-member panel determined that allegations of substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act were unsubstantiated. The ruling effectively answers a question that festered within the political landscape of Kogi State: who would emerge victorious?

The courtroom was buzzing with tension as the verdict was delivered, with supporters of both candidates absorbing the news in their own ways. While Ododo's team rejoiced, Ajaka called for calm amidst the unfolding chaos. Talk about a plot twist straight out of a Nollywood movie! Ajaka, apparently undeterred by the court’s decision, expressed his disappointment but urged his supporters to embrace peace rather than chaos. Thugs, however, had their own plans and disrupted the scene, adding extra drama to this high-stakes political saga.

Comedy aside, this situation has drawn comparisons to the thrills and spills of reality TV. Just imagine the headlines flashing across news channels, 'Thugs Attack at Supreme Court - Politics Gets Real!' As the political tides shift, Kogi State keeps its residents guessing about what will come next. Political analysts are already speculating about what this decision means for both the state’s governance and the SDP—will we see a resurgence or retreat?

In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling, Kogi State prepares to witness Usman Ododo in action. As the dust settles, one interesting fact stands out: Ododo's inauguration is set to be a grand affair steeped in tradition, where culture meets politics. Additionally, with Kogi’s rich history of politically charged events, it begs the question—how will this saga evolve? Will Usman Ododo govern with a steady hand, or will the political environment prove tumultuous? We’re all eager to watch the next episode unravel!

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BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Kogi gov, Ododo's election (The Punch)

The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed the appeal of the Social Democratic Party candidate, Muritala Ajaka, in the Kogi State governorship election.

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BREAKING: Supreme Court quashes Ajaka's request to replace ... (Nairametrics)

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka against the ...

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Kogi guber: SDP's Ajaka calls for calm over Supreme Court ruling (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

As the Supreme Court sets to deliver judgment in the last Kogi State Governorship election in the appeal filed by the candidate of the Social Democratic.

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Ododo As Kogi Gov (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The five-man panel held that the allegation of substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act was not proven by the SDP governorship candidate.

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Kogi gov. election: Ododo floors Ajaka, Braimoh at Supreme Court ... (P.M. News)

Supreme Court affirms victory of Usman Ododo of APC in the Nov. 11, 2023 governorship election held in Kogi.

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Supreme court upholds Ododo's election as Kogi governor ... (TheCable)

In a judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel dismissed the appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Murtala Ajaka, its governorship candidate ...

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Commotion as Supreme Court delivers judgment in Bayelsa, Imo ... (Vanguard)

There was commotion at the Supreme Court on Friday as the apex court delivers judgment in the governorship election disputes in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi.

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VIDEO: Thugs Assault Kogi Gov Candidate Inside Supreme Court (FIJ NG)

Thugs attacked Murtala Ajaka, the 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), following a Supreme Court ruling affirming ...

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Kogi: Supreme Court upholds Ododo's election, dismisses Ajaka ... (Peoples Gazette)

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court held that the appeal by the SDP and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, was without merit and proceeded to dismiss it.

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BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Ododo's election as Kogi gov (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Supreme Court on Friday, laid to rest the legal battle over the Kogi state Governorship seat when it affirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressive Congress.

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Supreme Court Affirms Ododo As Kogi Governor - Arise News (Arise News)

The Supreme Court has upheld Usman Ododo's victory in Kogi, dismissing Murtala Ajaka's appeal over alleged electoral violations and non-compliance.

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Kogi: Supreme Court judgment affirming APC victory sad — SDP's ... (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed.

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I'm Sad About S'Court Verdict on Kogi Guber Poll, Says Adebayo (THISDAY Newspapers)

Against the background of the Supreme Court verdict Friday affirming Usman Ahmed Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the Kogi State ...

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Kogi Poly Rector congratulates Gov. Ododo on supreme Court ... (Fresh Angle)

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic Prof Salisu Ogbo has congratulated Alhaji Ahmed Usman on his victory at the supreme Court affirming him as the duly ...

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Ex-Kogi Accountant General Hails Ododo's Victory at S'Court, Urges ... (Kogi Reports)

Former Accountant General of Kogi State, Alhaji Abubakar Momoh has congratulated Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo on his victory at the Supreme Court.

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UPDATED: Supreme Court Upholds Ododo As Validly Elected Kogi ... (The Whistler NG)

The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressive Congress, APC, as the governor of Kogi State. The Apex court dismissed the.

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S' Court affirms Usman Ododo as Kogi Governor - FRCN HQ (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

The Supreme Court dismissed Murtala Ajaka, the candidate from the Social Democratic Party's appeal for lack of merit. Photo: Radio Nigeria Archive The ...

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Supreme Court Affirms Elections of Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Governors (THISDAY Newspapers)

The Supreme Court yesterday held that it found nothing wrong with the off-circle governorship elections that produced Senator Douye Diri, Usman Ododo and ...

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Court Affirms Ododo Duly Elected Kogi Governor (thewillnigeria)

August 23, (THEWILL) – The Supreme Court has affirmed Governor Usman Ododo as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State. Yakubu Muritala Ajaka, the Kogi ...

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Your Supreme Court Victory, Confirmation of People's Mandate ... (Kogi Reports)

The Kogi State Head of Civil Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, has facilitated with Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on his Supreme Court victory, confirming his ...

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Kogi APC, SDP trade blame after violent attack at Supreme Court on ... (Pulse Nigeria)

Ijele said it was the SDP's governorship candidate, Ajaka, and his supporters who were attacked, not APC supporters, while at the Supreme Court premises.

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S'Court Affirms Ododo's Election as Kogi Governor (THISDAY Newspapers)

Alex Enumah in Abuja. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as duly elected governor of ...

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Kogi Head of Service congratulates Ododo on Supreme Court victory (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The Kogi State Head of Civil Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, has extended his congratulations to Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo following.

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Stakeholders, Others Call for Accountability in Constituency Projects ... (Voice of Nigeria)

All stakeholders involved in governance and activities which affect citizens directly and indirectly in Kogi State are preparing to redefine the process of ...

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Kogi TUC Chairman hails Governor Ododo on supreme Court ... (Fresh Angle)

The Kogi State Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Sule Ahmed Tijani, has congratulated Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo on the.

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Kogi: Ododo Hails Supreme Court Judgment - NEWS AGENCY OF ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

By Emmanuel Oloniruha. Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has commended the Supreme Court judgment, which affirmed his election as governor of the state, ...

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'What took him there?' Nigerians question Kogi gov Ododo's ... (The Punch)

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, reportedly attended the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum Gala Night, hosted by the Governor of ...

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