- The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Usman Ododo of the APC as the winner of the Kogi state governorship election which was held on November 11, 2023
- Legit.ng reports that the affirmation followed the dismissal of the appeal of Murtala Ajaka, the candidate of the SDP, who challenged the outcome of the poll
- In a unanimous judgment, the apex court upheld the decision of the appeal court which in May affirmed Ododo’s electoral victory
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.
FCT, Abuja – The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, August 23, affirmed Ahmed Usman Ododo as the duly-elected Kogi state governor.