Edo Guber: Ighodalo Condemns Supreme Court Judgement, Says it’s “Betrayal of Democracy”

Related stories

Edo Guber: Ighodalo Condemns Supreme Court Judgement, Says it’s “Betrayal of Democracy”

By Nwosa Hamilton Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...

Edo Central Senatorial Seat: Joe Ikpea Triumphs as APC’s Consensus Choice for By-Election

Nwosa Hamilton Most constituents in Edo Central Senatorial District are...

ADC Replies Presidency: Tinubu ‘ll be Voted Out Through Ballots, Not Bullets

By Abiola Olawale The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected...

Lagos LG Elections: Police Impose 12-Hour Restriction on Movement

By Abiola Olawale The Lagos State Police Command has announced...

By Nwosa Hamilton

Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 2024 Edo State governorship election, has expressed his disappointment over the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor.

In a strongly worded statement, Ighodalo described the verdict as a “tragedy” and a “betrayal of democracy,” accusing the judicial system of failing the people of Edo State.

Recall that the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba, had dismissed Ighodalo’s appeal on Thursday, declaring that it lacked merit.

The court upheld the earlier judgments of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, which both declared Okpebholo the valid winner of the September 21, 2024, election.

In his reaction, Ighodalo accepted the finality of the court’s decision but vehemently rejected its substance.

He said: ‎” While I will not and cannot obstruct any judicial pronouncement, no matter how flawed, I must never fear to speak truth to power.

‎”Not just by those who rigged the process, but by the very institutions we trusted to protect our democracy.

‎”You came out in hope. You voted for competence, for progress, for prosperity and now, we are told that your voice does not matter.

‎”That your freely given mandate can be trampled without consequence.

‎”I feel your pain. I share your anger. And I will never forget your courage.”

The New Diplomat
The New Diplomathttps://newdiplomatng.com/
At The New Diplomat, we stand for ethical journalism, press freedom, accountable Republic, and gender equity. That is why at The New Diplomat, we are committed to speaking truth to power, fostering a robust community of responsible journalism, and using high-quality polls, data, and surveys to engage the public with compelling narratives about political, business, socio-economic, environmental, and situational dynamics in Nigeria, Africa, and globally.

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once

Latest stories

NDN
Latest News
Edo Central Senatorial Seat: Joe Ikpea Triumphs as APC’s Consensus Choice for By-ElectionEx-SGF Boss Mustapha Debunks Claims, Says Buhari’s 2015 Victory Was His Own, Not Tinubu’s DoingADC Replies Presidency: Tinubu 'll be Voted Out Through Ballots, Not BulletsLagos LG Elections: Police Impose 12-Hour Restriction on MovementGlobal Trade Dominance: U.S., EU, or China (2000 vs. 2024)Why OPEC+ Is Pumping Fast and Playing HardballJourneys to Success: Behind the New Wigs and Gowns, By Johnson BabalolaUS Visa Limit on Nigerians: FG Kicks, Urges US to Reconsider Policy[VIDEO] Drama as Trump Asks Liberian President: "You Speak Good English, Where Did You Learn it...?"Just In! Supreme Court Stamps APC's Monday Okpebholo's Victory as Edo State GovernorFormer PM Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman SachsUAE Tightens Grip on Nigerian Travellers with Transit Visa Ban, Stringent Entry Rules2027: Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal Drops Bombshell, Says APC Governors, Others Discretly Backing Opposition CoalitionUS Govt Slashes Nigerian Visa Validity to 3 Months Single Entry, Elicits Concerns[PHOTOS] Peter Obi Counters Opponents, Unveils Non-Political Role Document in Abacha-era Taskforce
X whatsapp
Skip to toolbar