The Chief Servant of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, was received by a tumultuous and mammoth crowd of jubilant supporters, party members, and citizens as he returned to the state capital following his Supreme Court victory, which confirmed his election as governor of Kogi State.
The reception, marked by overwhelming enthusiasm, stretched from Koton-Karfe to the heart of Lokoja, where residents poured out in large numbers to welcome their governor amidst an atmosphere of funfair and unbridled joy.
Governor Ododo expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Kogi State for their unwavering faith and support in his administration. He emphasized that the Supreme Court’s judgment was not just a legal victory but an affirmation of the mandate the people entrusted to him during the November 11, 2023, governorship election.
In his address, Ododo urged all party supporters and citizens to embrace one another in the spirit of peace and unity, stressing that the state’s urgent need for accelerated development can only be achieved in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. He reiterated his commitment to leading the state towards progress and prosperity for all and urged every citizens across party and religious lines to join his administration in moving the state forward.
On Friday, August 24, 2024, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment delivered by a 5-man panel, decisively dismissed the appeals challenging the election of Ahmed Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State. The ruling solidified Ododo’s position and validated the mandate given to him by the people, ensuring the continuity of his leadership in the state.
