Nigerian Court Orders Kogi Governor Bello To Pay SDP's Ajaka N500Million In Damages Over Rights Violation
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered Governor Yahaya Bello to pay Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka the sum of N500 million for the violation of his fundamental rights. Ajaka was the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 11, 2023 governorship election. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order on Thursday while delivering judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/952/2923 between Ajaka as Applicant and Governor Bello and others in a matter of human rights enforcement application.