SDP Gov candidate, Ajaka Said He Has Been Targeted For Assassination

The candidate representing the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the Kogi state gubernatorial election, Murtala Ajaka, has expressed concerns about being targeted for assassination. Ajaka made these allegations during an interview on Politics Today, a program on Channels TV.

This statement from the SDP candidate follows reports of an attack that allegedly took place in the Dekina Local Government area of Kogi state. These events have raised the candidate’s suspicions and led him to voice his concerns about potential threats to his life.

It is crucial to thoroughly investigate and address any claims of assassination attempts, as they pose a serious risk to the safety and democratic process in Kogi state. It is important for law enforcement agencies to take swift action and ensure the protection of all candidates participating in the upcoming governorship election. Such measures will contribute to a fair and peaceful electoral process, allowing voters to make informed decisions without fear or intimidation.

He said he was at the police headquarters in Abuja to raise alarm on the matter.

“The attacks are taking place under one commander. You can see the vehicles. The civil defence (officers) they use there are not from Kogi State. They are in Kogi State for the election.

“The event happened in Dekina Local Government. That is the place I normally stay whenever I am in Dekina. I lived there, too. Their target was to get me, my DG campaign, and the APC zonal chairman, Mr Ahmad Ata, assassinated. That was their target.

“The governor said he did not want to see me… Let them take me to court. I will give the details. I have an audio tape.”

However, Ajaka claimed that Governor Yahaya Bello wanted to impose a successor on the people of Kogi State, saying the people were solidly behind his candidacy.

“The governor wants to impose a successor on the people of Kogi State. But they don’t want Yahaya Bello anymore,” he said.