Osun Gov Election Tribunal commences sitting on Oyetola’s petition, adjourns to Oct 4

The Osun State Election Petition Tribunal commenced sitting on the petition of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the victory of Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recent governorship election in the state.

The tribunal granting the request of the INEC, PDP and Adeleke for 7-days to respond to the pre-hearing form served on them by the tribunal, adjourned sitting to Tuesday, October 4 for a proper commencement of pre-hearing.

Counsel to the APC, Professor Kayode Olatoke (SAN), at the sitting of the tribunal, notified the court of his readiness to continue with pre-hearing session, having filed his form TF008, where issues for determination were raised.

Counsel to the INEC, Ben Ananaba (SAN) told the court that the pre-hearing could not proceed because he was just served with the pre-hearing form this morning, noting that statutorily, they have seven day to respond.

Counsel to Adeleke, Bamidele Abolarin and counsel representing PDP, Nathaniel Oke (SAN), joined in requesting for the required seven days to respond from the tribunal.

Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Teresa Kume, thereafter, adjourned sitting to Tuesday, October 4 for the commencement of hearing properly.