
In a statement by Felix Morka, Esq. National Publicity Secretary of the party, on Monday says, “We congratulate Governor Ododo on his victory at the election petition tribunal. And we thank our teeming members, supporters and the good people of Kogi state for their steadfast support during the legal process in defence of our electoral victory”.
In their judgement, the three-member tribunal, led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, held that the election of November 11, 2023, of Governor Ododo was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act.
APC said “We commend the judiciary for its professionalism and committment towards strenghtening our democracy.
“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 difference 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”, the statement reads.