As the people of Kogi state await the Supreme Court judgment on the Kogi State Governorship election, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have accused each before the outcome of the judgment.
The MURI/SAM Campaign Council denounces Kogi state government’s untimely celebration of the gubernatorial case, and urges thorough judicial review.
In a press statement issued by Isaiah Ijele Davies, Spokesperson, MURI/Sam Campaign Council of SDP had alleged that It has come to their attention that senior appointees of the Kogi State Government and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took to social media on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to celebrate a purported victory in the case.
“This celebration, which included the dissemination of placards and graphics congratulating Ahmed Usman Ododo of the APC, took place even though the Supreme Court has yet to officially commence its sitting on the matter.
“We are calling on the Supreme Court judges to uphold justice and maintain public confidence in the judiciary’s ability to deliver impartial and well-reasoned judgments. As the process is about to begin, we categorically reject the current panel setup and urge the relevant legal authorities, particularly the National Judicial Council, to closely monitor and ensure a thorough process in selecting judges for the Kogi State case.
However, in as swift reaction, the Director, Media and Publicity, Kingsley Femi Fanwo for ODODO/ OYIBO Campaign Council in a statement issued stated that SDP always adopted fake news anytime they are awaiting judgments from the court.
His words, “This strategy was deployed during proceedings at the lower tribunal and it failed. They brought the same failed strategy to the appeal proceedings and it failed. Unfortunately, they have not learnt from their perennial failures. They are at their lying and propaganda best again.
“Their puerile and grossly unintelligent blackmail has continued to give them the result that represents the identity of the embattled party. The SDP’s blatant disrespect for the Judiciary, logic and truth has continued to put them on the precipice of ignominy.
“It is our utmost belief that court cases are won in the law courts and not on the rough streets of propaganda. Only those who know they have bad cases resort to propaganda. Our party and its candidate have put their defence before the Supreme Court and will allow the Honourable Justices do their job. We are not going to prejudice the likely decision of the Supreme Court.
“We urge the SDP and its propaganda amoeba to stop their attack on every institution of government. Our party is not interested in their macabre dance on the grave of lies, blackmail, propaganda, sensationalism and celebration of falsehood.
“The woeful attempts of the SDP and its candidate to prove their allegations at the lower tribunal and at the Court of Appeal must have gotten the better of them. Their frustration is understandable but not enough reason to tarnish the image of our Honourable Justices. Those who come to equity must come with clean hands.
“We urge our supporters to remain undaunted. We believe in the rule of law while our opponents believe in the reign of falsehood and propaganda. Only a failure continues to adopt a strategy that has always brought failure. Alleged murder: Court grants Ayade’s ex-aide, Ofuka’s medical treatment request.
