INEC closes defence in petition challenging Gov Ododo’s election in Kogi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, closed its defence in the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, challenging Governor Usman Ododo’s victory in last year’s election in Kogi State.

The petitioners are challenging the outcome of the November 16, 2023 election over alleged fraud.

INEC’s counsel, Uchenna Njoku, disclosed this to the Kogi State governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja, shortly after he tendered more documents against the SDP’s petition.