In a significant ruling today, the Supreme Court has declared Ahmed Usman Ododo as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State. The apex court’s decision brings to a close the legal challenges surrounding the governorship election, affirming Ododo’s victory.
The ruling was delivered by a panel of justices who found that the appeal against Ododo’s election lacked merit. The court upheld the decisions of both the Court of Appeal and the Election Petition Tribunal, which had previously affirmed his election as governor.
In their judgment, the Supreme Court justices noted that the appellants failed to provide sufficient evidence to overturn the results of the election. The court’s decision confirms that the electoral process which brought Ahmed Usman Ododo to power was conducted in accordance with the law.
This ruling solidifies Ododo’s position as the Governor of Kogi State, putting an end to the legal battles that have followed the election. It marks a new chapter for the state as Governor Ododo continues his mandate to lead Kogi State forward.
