Ododo Begins Defence Against SDP’s Election Petition In Kogi

Ododo Begins Defence Against SDP’s Election Petition In Kogi

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has initiated his defence against the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, challenging the outcome of the 2023 governorship election in the state……READ ALSO EFCC, DSS, Police Attempt Forceful Apprehension Of Yahaya Bello Thwarted By Gov Ododo’s Arrival

In his defence, Ododo presented a plethora of electoral documents from seven contentious local government areas before the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.

At the commencement of the proceedings, Paul Daudu, the lawyer representing Ododo, informed the tribunal of his client’s readiness to begin his defence. Daudu indicated that Ododo intended to kickstart his defence by presenting the certified true copies (CTCs) of the documents, which had already been furnished to the petitioners.

“It is only fair for them (petitioners) to peruse these documents to enable us to take off,” Daudu emphasized.

Pius Akubo (SAN), the legal representative for the petitioners, did not raise objections to the request for a 30-minute recess in the hearing to allow the petitioners to examine the documents.

In response, the tribunal’s chairman, Justice Ado Birnin-Kudo, temporarily adjourned the proceedings.

As the scrutiny of the documents was still underway, the tribunal opted to adjourn until the following day to ensure all parties have sufficient time to prepare.

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