Kogi: PDP Expresses Shock, Says Supreme Court Judgement Does Not Inspire Hope

Sequel to the judgement delivered today Monday 31st August 2020 by the Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria which upheld the election of Governor Yahaya Bello as the Governor of Kogi State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that it is quite shocked over the judgement stating that it has denied the people of Kogi State the choice for good governance.

The apex court had dismissed the five grounds of appeal filed by the PDP candidate, Musa Wada, including allegations of rigging and over-voting, and that Governor Bello did not secure the highest votes.

In a statement on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP said that the judgment fell short of the expectation of the majority of the people of Kogi State and Nigerians in general.

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The party added that the judgement has failed to inspire hope for a violent-free election in the country.

It called on its supporters and the people of Kogi State to remain calm and focused on achieving a credible electoral process in the country, while also mourning those who lost their lives during and after the election.

The PDP urged its supporters not to lose hope after pursuing the recovery of their mandate to the very end.

According to it, such commitment is a demonstration of the undying determination of the people to defend their choice of leadership.

The party reiterated that it would continue to stand with the people of Kogi State as they weather the insensitive and anti-people government in Kogi State.