By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
Former lawmaker in the Kogi State House of Assembly, who represented Lokoja 1 State Constituency, Hon Isa Umar, has congratulated the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo on his victory at the Supreme Court where the appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, challenging the election of the governor was dismissed.
The apex court validated the verdicts of the tribunal and the appellate court which had earlier upheld Ododo’s victory in the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election.
Hon Umar, a grassroots politician, described the apex court ruling as a welcome development received with great delight by the entire people of Kogi State.
He said Kogites were pleased with the Supreme Court judgement because the governor was seen to have hit the ground running immediately he assumed office, taking various laudable steps to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor and reposition the state for greater heights.
“I congratulate our amiable, pragmatic, proactive and reliable governor, His Excellency, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on the Supreme Court verdict affirming him as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State. The judgement came as the final affirmation of the mandate graciously given to him by the people of Kogi State as the man they trust and believe can meaningfully transform the state and build a Kogi of their dream. Our people have no doubt in the capacity of the governor to consolidate on the achievements of the immediate administration and initiate projects that will better their lives.
“I am therefore calling on every well-meaning indigene and resident of Kogi State regardless of their political, religious and tribal affiliations to cooperate and work with the government of Governor Ododo to ensure the actualization of the good plans he has to ensure the overall development and total transformation of the state. No doubt, the cooperation of the people will be needed as the governor settles down to now work without distractions to actualize his dreams,” Hon Umar said.
