By Alfaki Muhammad Nasidi
A chieftain of All progressive Congress (APC), in kogi state,Barrister Nasir Ahmed, has congratulated Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi state, on his victory at the court of appeal.
On Thursday, the court of appeal sitting in Abuja, dismissed an appeal filed by Muritala Ajaka, candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), challenging Ododo’s victory in the November 2023 governorship election.
Nasir, who holds the traditional title of Dan Darma Of Lokoja, in a congratulatory message on Thursday, said the judgement delivered by the court of appeal affirms that the rule of law is meant to protect the will of the people in a free and fair electioneering process.
He also urged the governor to continue to work with other candidates for the development of state.
The statement reads:“The Appeal Court decision stood for the vital proposition that the rule of law serves to protect the sovereign will of the people when expressed in free and honest elections,” Dan Darma said.
“Congratulations to Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo , and his Deputy, Salifu Joel Oyibo, for the Court of Appeal judgment affirming their overwhelming victory in the governorship election in the state.
“By this judgement, the appellate court clearly shows that Governor Ododo and Deputy Governor Oyibo were the candidates who the people of Kogi chose to pilot their affairs for the next four years.
“The confidence the people repose in the Gov Ododo administration has been well earned and should be wholly respected.
“It is time to now place partisan politics on the shelf for the moment so that these former political contestants can join hands as much as possible for the good and development of kogi State.
“Once again, I rejoice with Governor Ododo, Deputy Governor Oyibo, our teeming APC members in Lokoja and, indeed, the good people of the state over this court victory.”
