Tribunal affirms Ododo as Kogi governor

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Tribunal affirms Ododo as Kogi governor
Kogi State Governorship Election Petition TribunaUsman Ododo
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Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor.

Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribuna l sitting in Abuja has affirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress as governor. Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribuna l sitting in Abuja has affirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress as governor.

In a unanimous judgment, the court held that in line with Section 135 of the Electoral Act, the petitioner failed to prove that the irregularities alleged were substantial enough to affect the entire election. Kogi held its off-cycle election on November 11, 2023, and Ododo emerged victorious, beating his closest rival, Ajaka of SDP.

He said: “I congratulate the governor of Kogi on this well-deserved victory at the tribunal, which has further affirmed the free, fair and credible polls on November 11 in Kogi.” The Benin Royal Family, yesterday, directed members of the family not to relate, associate or engage with the embattled Prof. Gregory Idurobo Akenzua for as long as he remains suspended from the royal family.

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