Coalition of Civil Society Organization Condemns SDP and Muri Ajaka for Attack on Tribunal Secretary Monday Night in Lokoja

A coalition of 13 Civil Society Organizations has expressed displeasure over the forceful attack on the Kogi State Governorship Tribunal Secretary to accept a backdated petition at about 8:45 PM on Monday, following the 21 days' expiration of petition filing after the November 11th gubernatorial election held in Kogi state.

In an emergency meeting in Lokoja on Monday night, the coalition issued a joint press statement condemning the molestation of the Tribunal Secretary, Mr. David Mike, by some thugs and the legal team of Muri/Sam. Dr. Kayode Olasukanmi Daniel, the coalition's spokesperson, described the incident as a coup attempt that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state.

Dr. Kayode expressed pity for the helpless Tribunal Secretary, stating that the SDP's legal team broke into his office with armed thugs, demanding him to backdate and receive their petition. After having their way forcefully, They hurriedly took pictures of the Backdated Documents ( Petition) which was full of Light reflections from Mobile Phones on the front and back pages, as it was done about 9pm Monday. The Light reflections signified it was done late hours in the dark but with the help of Phone and touch Lights to enable them Spread it on Social media to mislead the Public following their failure to meet the deadline.

The coalition plans to file criminal charges against the SDP and its candidate within the next 48 hours, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.

Dr. Kayode thanked all coalition members for their concern and coming out late in defense of democracy.

It's noteworthy that Muri Ajaka and SDP failed to file their case within the 21 days after the declaration of results, as stipulated by the Electoral Act. With this failure, it becomes clear that no candidate or party is challenging Ahmed Usman Ododo's victory at the Governorship Tribunal.

It is when APC wants spewing their propaganda that you will be hearing coalition or group. Useless party of lies and propaganda.

Police should arrest muri ajaka immediately

Jostoman:
It is when APC wants speed their propaganda that will you be hearing coalition or group. Useless party of lies and propaganda.

E pain am!

You saw date and stamp carrying 02/12/2023

And results were declared on the 12th of November and you still believe he filed outside the stipulated time?

Yahaya should allow this election to be judicially examined.

yarimo:
Police should arrest muri ajaka immediately

As the victim of their attacks and stolen mandate?