Judiciary

Supreme Court affirms Adeleke as governor of Osun

Supreme Desk
9 May 2023 2:29 PM GMT
Supreme Court affirms Adeleke as governor of Osun
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The Supreme Court ruled that the appellant did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claim of overvoting in the July 17, 2022, governorship election.

The Supreme Court rejects Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola's challenge to Governor Ademola Adeleke's election.


In a decision read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the Court affirmed the Appeal Court's decision to uphold Adeleke's election as state governor.


The Supreme Court ruled that the appellant did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claim of overvoting in the July 17, 2022, governorship election.


The verdict is upheld and approved by the entire five-person tribunal.

The appeal lacks merit, in the opinion of the entire tribunal.

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