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Court Orders Kogi Governor Bello To Pay SDP, Ajaka N500 Million For Damage
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Court Orders Kogi Governor Bello To Pay SDP’ Ajaka N500 Million For Damage
By Mustapha Hussaini
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, awarded N500 million in damages against Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi for violating the fundamental rights of Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party, SDP’s candidate in the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also directed Gov. Bello to tender a public apology to Ajaka “for the gross and unwarranted violation” of his rights.
Justice Ekwo equally made an order directing the security agencies and their heads, listed as 2nd to 7th respondents, to provide maximum security and ensure Ajaka’s safety, including his property, within Abuja, Kogi and Nigeria before, during and after the governorship poll held Nov. 11.
