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August 24, 2024
Despite the dismissal of his appeal against Governor Usman Ododo's election, Ajaka was attacked by political thugs.
Alhaji Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State has called for an investigation into the violent attack on him and his supporters at the Supreme Court premises on Friday.
Despite the dismissal of his appeal against Governor Usman Ododo's election, Ajaka was attacked by political thugs.
In a statement on Saturday, Ajaka strongly condemned the attack, describing it as not only a personal assault but also an attack on democracy.
He urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and relevant security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable and brought to justice, serving 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," he added.
Reacting of the judgement, he rejected the decision of the Supreme Court on the Governorship Election which affirmed Ododo as the validly elected governor of Kogi state, describing it as a "miscarriage of justice".
“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.
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“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,” Ajaka stated.
He commended his legal and media teams for their tireless efforts, expertise, and commitment to the cause of reclaiming his stolen mandate.
“To my supporters, I feel your pain and disappointment. We did our best, leaving no stone unturned, but the system failed us. We fought a good fight, but the outcome is not a reflection of our efforts.
“However, we take solace in the fact that 2027 is around the corner, and we will know what to do. We will regroup, reassess, and come back stronger.
“We consider this chapter closed, but our focus now shifts to supporting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in bringing Yahaya Bello to book. We will provide all necessary support to ensure accountability and transparency in governance,” he said.
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