The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has upheld the victory of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11 governorship election.
The three-member tribunal, led by Ado Birnin-Kudu, ruled that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, failed to substantiate their claims of election irregularities, manipulations, and non-compliance with relevant laws. In the lead judgment, Birnin-Kudu stated that the election "was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act."
