By Thompson Yamput
Kogi chapter of the APC has strongly condemned the alleged violent attacks on its supporters and destruction of vehicles belonging to party members at the Supreme Court premises on Friday.
Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Director, Media and Publicity, Kogi APC Campaign Council, made the condemnation in a statement in Lokoja.
Fanwo alleged that the “attacks began when supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) started hurling stones, bottles, and plastic containers at APC supporters and leaders immediately after the Supreme Court delivered its judgment affirming Gov. Usman Ododo as the duly elected governor of Kogi.”
“During the ruling, the court had advised all parties and their supporters present in the courtroom to remain seated until all matters before it were fully addressed.
“The SDP candidate, Murtala Ajaka, ignored this advice and left the courtroom with his supporters as soon as the judgment was pronounced against him.
“Upon noticing the jubilant APC members within the court premises, Ajaka’s supporters allegedly unleashed violence, attacking the celebrating APC members and causing significant disruption.”
The party (APC) condemned the actions of SDP supporters and described them as “undemocratic” and “uncivilised.”
The APC , however, thanked God for preserving the mandate of the Kogi people at the Supreme Court.
It promised to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to all residents in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
