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Murtala Ajaka

April 5, 2024

Kogi Tribunal: Gov. Ododo, APC to open defence April 15

INEC is also expected to open its defence in the matter with two witnesses.

Murtala Yakubu-Ajaka and Usman Ododo
March 14, 2024

Supreme Court dismisses order barring SDP’s Ajaka from inspecting election materials

In a unanimous decision, the apex court upheld the order of the governorship election petition tribunal.

Murtala Yakubu-Ajaka and Usman Ododo
March 5, 2024

Kogi governorship election tribunal adjourns hearing over appeal court’s decision

The Appeal Court on March 1, vacated the inspection order granted Mr Ajaka and his party by the election petitions tribunal.

Social Democratic Party (SDP)
January 3, 2024

Kogi Guber: APC urges INEC to stop inspection of election materials by SDP

The party frowned at the readiness of INEC to allow the legal team of SDP to inspect the election materials.

Murtala Yakubu-Ajaka and Usman Ododo
December 7, 2023

Court fines Yahaya Bello N500 million; Kogi gov to tender public apology for violent attack on Ajaka

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also directed Mr Bello to tender a public apology to Mr Ajaka “for the gross and unwarranted violation” of his rights.

Yahaya Bello and Muritala Yakubu Ajaka
November 17, 2023

INEC presents certificates of return to Kogi Governor-elect Ododo, deputy

The certificates of return were presented to the duo at the INEC headquarters in Lokoja.

Usman Ododo receiving his certificate of return
November 14, 2023

Kogi election flawed; INEC setting Nigeria up for anarchy, SDP’s Ajaka fumes

The SDP candidate also expressed doubt in the judiciary, saying he will not go to court to challenge the election outcome.

INEC, Ajaka
November 14, 2023

INEC should do more to earn voters’ trust: ADC chair

He advised the governor-elect in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, to demonstrate love for the people with all his heart.

African Democratic Congress (ADC)
November 13, 2023

Stakeholders laud peaceful conduct of Kogi guber poll

“This election was devoid of casualties and we commend security operatives for that,” she said.

Ballot box
November 13, 2023

Imo, Kogi: Nigerians want APC to continue ruling, says Ganduje; congratulates Uzodimma, Ododo

“What gladdens me about the victory of the APC in both Kogi and Imo states is that Nigerians are appreciative of good governance.”

Abdullahi Ganduje,Hope Uzodimma and Ahmed Ododo