By Ayodele Oni
The Social Democratic Party, (SDP) Governorship Candidate for the November 11, 2023 election in Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka, has reacted to assault on him and his supporters in Abuja on Friday after the Supreme Court dismissed appeal filed over Kogi state governorship election results.
He appealed to the Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and other relevant security agencies to investigate a brutal attack on him and his supporters.
Ajaka also rejected the judgement of the Supreme Court which dismissed his appeal on the Kogi governorship election result.
The incident occurred on Friday at the Supreme Court in Abuja, where Ajaka and his supporters were assaulted after five justices panel dismissed his appeal challenging the election victory of Usman Ododo from the All Progressives Congress, citing lack of merit.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Ajaka condemned the attack, describing it as “an assault on democracy itself.”
He added, “I urge the Inspector General of Police and relevant security agencies to investigate this matter thoroughly, ensuring that culprits are brought to justice to serve as a deterrent to others.
“In a democratic society, attacks on a governorship candidate, because he explored a legal means to reclaim his stolen mandate are inexcusable and will not be tolerated.”
Commenting on the Supreme Court’s ruling that confirmed Ododo as the winner of the gubernatorial election, Ajaka expressed respect for the court’s role in upholding the rule of law but rejected the judgment’s outcome.
“The world has witnessed the miscarriage of justice in our nation’s judiciary system, and we cannot help but feel a deep sense of disappointment and disillusionment.
“The judgement has left many questions unanswered and has further eroded the trust of the Nigerian people in the judiciary.
“We reject the outcome even though we have no other options available we will abide by the decision of the apex court.”
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