The All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo on his victory at the election petition tribunal.
On Monday, the three-member tribunal, led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, upheld the victory of Mr Ododo after dismissing the petition filed by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Murtala Ajaka.
The court held that the November 11 governorship election was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act.
In a statement issued by the national publicity secretary of the party, Felix Morka, the party described the victory as a solid affirmation of the popular mandate handed to him and by the party and Kogi electorate.
“Governor Ododo’s victory at the Election Petition Tribunal, is a solid affirmation of the popular mandate handed to him and our party by the Kogi electorate.
“Bouyed by this victory, we assure that the Governor will devote himself to consolidating on good governance of the confluence state and justify the confidence reposed in him by the electorate.
“This is a spectacular victory for all Kogi people, irrespective of differences of any kind.
“We urge the opposition to accept the verdict of the tribunal and support Governor Ododo as he continues to design and implement his many development policies and projects for the shared progress of the state.”
Mr Morka also commended the judiciary for its professionalism and commitment towards strengthening the country’s democracy.
The ruling party also thanked party supporters and the good people of Kogi state for “their steadfast support during the legal process in defence of our electoral victory”.
