The Supreme Court upholds Adeleke as the PDP candidate for governor of Osun

The Peoples Democratic Party, or PDP, was represented by Senator Ademola Adeleke, who won the July 16 governor’s race in Osun state. The Supreme Court confirmed Adeleke’s candidacy on Thursday.

Prince Dotun Babayemi filed an appeal against Adeleke after winning the PDP governorship nomination in a parallel primary election that was held in the state. The supreme court dismissed the petition in a unanimous decision by a five-judge bench.

Adebayo Adelodun, SAN, the appellant’s attorney, dropped the appeal after the panel, presided over by Justice Amina Augie, pointed out that the matter was time-barred.

The panel had maintained that the appeal was ineligible, highlighting the fact that it had been submitted beyond the legal deadline of 14 days.