Governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA) in the November 2023 election, Olayinka Braimoh has rejected the Court of Appeal judgement validating the victory of Ahmed Usman Ododo as the governor of Kogi State.
Olayinka therefore, expressed his intention to go ahead to the Supreme Court to seek justice.
Braimoh on Friday in a statement expressed disbelief at the Appeal court judgement and stressed that he believed that approaching the Apex court was the only way to ensure victory for democracy and the people of Kogi State.
The AA candidate said the decision of the Appeal Court dismissing his petition against the APC candidate, Ahmed Usman Ododo on technical grounds is not convincing enough to him.
He stated that the evidence provided by his team clearly showed that the election process was manipulated by the ruling party and INEC, and he had hoped that the Appeal Court would have overturned the tribunal’s earlier verdict.
“Our decision to take this case to the Supreme Court demonstrates our unwavering commitment to upholding democracy and fighting against electoral malpractice. We believe that the people of Kogi State deserve a fair and transparent election process, free from manipulation and interference. By pursuing this case at the highest court in the land, we are sending a clear message that we will not back down in our quest for justice and accountability.
“Our determination to seek justice at the Supreme Court also highlights our belief in the rule of law and the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral process. Despite facing setbacks at the lower courts, we remain resolute in our belief that the truth will prevail and that the people of Kogi State will ultimately have their voices heard,” Braimoh stated.
He stated: “In taking this case to the Supreme Court, we are not only fighting for my own candidacy but also for the future of democracy in Kogi State. We are standing up against corruption and injustice, and we are determined to ensure that the will of the people is respected and upheld.
“My decision to pursue this legal battle to the highest level demonstrates courage, determination, and commitment to serving the people of Kogi State with integrity and honesty.”
