Senator Abubakar Ohere has congratulated Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo over Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court, affirming him as the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Kogi State.
Sen. Ohere, in his congratulatory message, described the verdict as “a victory well deserved.”
He said “The judgement by the Supreme Court is a further affirmation that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has the support of Kogi State residents as reflected in the governorship elections in 2023.
“With the election battle now put to rest by the Supreme Court, I join millions of our supporters to congratulate my amiable brother Governor Usman Ododo and his Deputy Joel Salifu Oyibo
“It is a victory well deserved as the Supreme Court has now proven the Election Petition Tribunal and the Appeal Court right concerning their earlier rulings in favour of Governor Ododo.
“On behalf of all Ohere Supporter’s Groups across the globe, I say a big congratulations to you my brother, I also congratulate our party, its leadership, members and supporters for all the efforts they put into the electioneering just as I urge other contenders in the election to join hands with the current administration and support its policies to make Kogi State greater.”
Senator Ohere also congratulated the immediate past governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, for his mentorship and roles through the election and after, saying his predecessor is truly a proud and dependable ally that Kogites are well pleased with.
