Osun tribunal news

Here are some recent news updates on the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal:

Latest Updates:

  1. Tribunal Upholds Oyetola's Election: On March 22, 2022, the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal upheld the election of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2022 Osun State governorship election. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ademola Adeleke, and his running mate, Benedict Alabi.
  2. PDP Files Appeal: On March 24, 2022, the PDP filed an appeal against the tribunal's decision at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The party is seeking to overturn the tribunal's ruling and declare Adeleke as the winner of the election.
  3. INEC Reacts: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to the tribunal's decision, saying it will respect the outcome of the election. INEC also commended the tribunal for its diligence and professionalism in handling the case.

Background:

The Osun State governorship election was held on July 16, 2022, with Governor Oyetola seeking re-election against Adeleke, a former senator and governor of the state. The election was keenly contested, with both parties accusing each other of electoral malpractices.

Key Issues:

The tribunal heard several petitions from both parties, including allegations of vote-buying, ballot box snatching, and irregularities in the voting process. The PDP had alleged that the election was marred by widespread irregularities, including the use of fake voters and the manipulation of election results.

Tribunal's Ruling:

In its ruling, the tribunal dismissed the PDP's petition, citing lack of evidence to support its claims. The tribunal also ruled that the APC's candidate, Oyetola, was validly elected as the winner of the election.

Next Steps:

The PDP's appeal to the Court of Appeal is expected to be heard in the coming weeks. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the PDP may seek to take the case to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Governor Oyetola has been sworn in for a second term, pending the outcome of the appeal process.