The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on his affirmation by the Supreme Court as the winner of the Kogi governorship election held in November 2019.
In a statement by the party’s deputy national publicity secretary, Yekini Nabena, the unanimous judgment on Monday, August 31, by the seven-member panel of the apex court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Mohammed, was a confirmation that the people of Kogi voted for Bello.
“The APC hails the Supreme Court for defending the votes and mandate the good people of Kogi State overwhelmingly gave Governor Yahaya Bello to lead them for another four years.
“This victory will definitely buoy Governor Bello to focus on his administration’s commendable effort to ensure peace and guarantee security for the people of the state. Kogi State under Governor Bello is already one of the frontline states leading the agricultural revolution. We call on all stakeholders holders to support the government in achieving the ongoing developmental initiatives which will improve the fortunes of the state and people,” the party said.