Governor Yahaya Bella of Kogi on Tuesday said the judgment of the Supreme Court was a “long walk to victory’’ to democracy in Nigeria.
Bello in a statement released shortly the court affirmed his election dedicated the victory to all Kogi people.
“It is a long walk to victory which will reshape the nation’s constitution.
“I am humbled and magnanimous in victory; it is a long walk to victory.
“The victory belongs to all Kogi people who believe in transforming Kogi State from a potentially great state to a really great state,’’ the governor said.
In the statement signed his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo, Governor Bello called on his supporters to have a low key celebration.
He commended the judiciary for “rising to the occasion by standing firm with what is true and just”.
The Supreme Court had on Tuesday affirmed Bello as the elected governor of Kogi state.
James Faleke had earlier on Tuesday released a statement saying he had no regrets taking the case to the Supreme Court.
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Give God all the glory but make sure you embark on developmental projects in the state.