Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party’s governorship candidate for the November 11, 2023 election in Kogi State, has called on Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and other relevant security agencies to investigate a brutal attack on him and his supporters.
The incident occurred on Friday at the Supreme Court in Abuja, where Ajaka and his supporters were assaulted after a five-justice panel dismissed his appeal challenging the election victory of Usman Ododo from the All Progressives Congress, citing lack of merit.
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In a statement issued on Saturday, Ajaka strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “an assault on democracy itself.”
He added, “I urge the Inspector General of Police and relevant security agencies to investigate this matter thoroughly, ensuring that culprits are brought to justice to serve as a deterrent to others.
“In a democratic society, attacks on a governorship candidate, because he explored a legal means to reclaim his stolen mandate are inexcusable and will not be tolerated.”
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Commenting on the Supreme Court’s ruling that confirmed Ododo as the winner of the gubernatorial election, Ajaka expressed respect for the court’s role in upholding the rule of law but rejected the judgment’s outcome.
He said, “The world has witnessed the miscarriage of justice in our nation’s judiciary system, and we cannot help but feel a deep sense of disappointment and disillusionment.
“The judgement has left many questions unanswered and has further eroded the trust of the Nigerian people in the judiciary.
“We reject the outcome even though we have no other options available we will abide by the decision of the apex court.”
He thanked his legal and media teams for their tireless efforts, expertise, and dedication in working with him to reclaim his alleged stolen mandate.
He encouraged them to remain resilient and prepare for 2027, when they will regroup and return stronger.
“To my supporters, I feel your pain and disappointment. We did our best, leaving no stone unturned, but the system failed us. We fought a good fight, but the outcome is not a reflection of our efforts.
“However, we take solace in the fact that 2027 is around the corner, and we will know what to do. We will regroup, reassess, and come back stronger.
“We consider this chapter closed, but our focus now shifts to supporting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in bringing Yahaya Bello to book. We will provide all necessary support to ensure accountability and transparency in governance”, Ajaka said.
