Kogi Election: Ajaka, SDP Urged To Rely On Evidence Over Sentiment And Propaganda

Kogi Election: Ajaka, SDP Urged To Rely On Evidence Over Sentiment And Propaganda

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), INEC-accredited observers of the November 11, 2023 Kogi governorship election, and indigenous people of the state have expressed concerns over what they describe as alleged blackmail and excessive “propaganda” by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, aimed at putting undue pressure on the Judiciary……CONTINUE READING

They argue that the repeated attacks on the Judiciary following each ruling demonstrate a lack of understanding by the SDP and its candidate, who, according to them, may not be receiving proper legal guidance for obvious reasons.

The groups emphasized that the ongoing criticisms of key stakeholders, particularly the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Judiciary, are baseless and should be strongly condemned by well-meaning Nigerians. They see these attacks as an assault on Nigeria’s democracy and the rule of law and call for security agencies to arrest and investigate those responsible.

During a joint press conference on Monday in Abuja, the Coalition of CSOs, INEC-Accredited Observers in the November 11 Polls, and the Kogi Indigenous People Initiative condemned the SDP’s actions, noting that despite the ongoing court proceedings, the party had resorted to undermining the Judiciary in the public domain.

The groups reminded the SDP and its candidate, Ajaka, that court cases are decided based on facts and evidence, not propaganda, intimidation, or name-dropping.

Speaking on behalf of the CSOs, the National Coordinator of the Coalition of Civil Society of Nigeria, Ohalete Wisdom Kelechi, stressed the importance of protecting INEC and the Judiciary from political bias. He stated, “We are concerned that certain political interests continue to sow discord, further escalating tensions in the country.

“It must be clearly stated that those who have continued to abuse, harass, lampoon, insult, and even attempt to induce officers of the Judiciary do not mean well for our country.

“When the electoral body and the Judiciary come under fierce attacks, coordinated propaganda, and mindless blackmail, the pillars of democracy are threatened, and good governance will be compromised.

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