In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a significant judgment against Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. The court ordered the governor to pay N500,000,000 million in damages for infringing upon the fundamental rights of Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state’s November 11 governorship election.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, emphasized the severity of the violation of Ajaka’s rights and mandated Governor Bello to publicly apologize for this gross transgression.
Furthermore, the judgment outlined strict measures, directing the security agencies (identified as the 2nd to 7th respondents) to provide robust security for Ajaka.
This includes safeguarding both his personal safety and property in Abuja, Kogi, and across Nigeria. These protective measures are to be implemented not only during the election but also before and after the specified polling date.
