The Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Olukayode Emmanuel, has advised Alhaji Muritala Ajaka and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to accept the results of the recently concluded Kogi State Governorship election. In a counter protest at the INEC headquarters in Lokoja, Emmanuel commended the credibility, freedom, and fairness of the off-cycle election, urging the SDP candidate to respect the wishes of the people.
During the protest, which gathered over a thousand youths from across the state, Emmanuel denounced the threat made by the SDP and Ajaka to burn down INEC, labeling it as a threat to democracy. He highlighted the peaceful and orderly nature of the election, expressing appreciation for Sen. Dino Melaye’s acceptance of the outcome without challenging it in the Tribunal.
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Emmanuel emphasized that the SDP, lacking structure in the state, should not intimidate INEC and called on security agencies to prevent any attempt to disrupt the electoral process. He urged the presidency and security agencies to intervene and prevent Ajaka from causing a breakdown of law and order in Kogi State.
The Youth Leader appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call Ajaka to order, emphasizing that the Kogi election was the best the state has ever had. He asserted that the people of Kogi State have spoken, and any attempt to undermine their wishes would be resisted.
Despite concerns raised by the SDP, Emmanuel affirmed that the election has been won and lost, urging the SDP to follow PDP’s example and avoid escalating tension in the state. He concluded by commending INEC for conducting the best election ever in Kogi State.
