A five-member panel of the Supreme Court held that the appeal by the SDP and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, was without merit and proceeded to dismiss it.
Mr Dele called on security agencies to rise to the occasion to maintain the existing peace in the state.
“They call themselves leaders but mislead the people. You all are idiots because I’m smarter than all of you,” he added.
Mr Ododo is anticipated to take the oath of office in early 2024.
Mr Bello cast his vote at polling unit 011, Agassa, Okene LGA, Kogi.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring thugs to disrupt its rally at Ejule Kogi in the Ofu council area.
“The system by the governor to use conflict, crises and violence to cause voters apathy will not work by God’s grace.”
Mr Ijele said that innocent citizens are being maimed and killed across the state by sponsored political thugs.
He said they received recommendations from over 40 groups and associations of Kogi East extraction of their preferred candidates.
