Tribunal Rules Petitions Against Oyo LG Election Results Incompetent And Statute Barred

Oyo State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed petitions by Abdul Ajao, his party, Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Omotosho Olayode, as well as All Progressives Congress (APC) on the April 27 council poll.

The tribunal, headed by Justice A. Akintola ruled the petitions were incompetent and statute barred.

Respondents are Rafiu Omotosho, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ((OYSIEC) and Segun Onifade.

Also, Ayobami Akinleye, PDP and OYSIEC are respondents to the suit: LGET/0Y/02/2024.

Part of the argument was that the election did not hold in Akinware Akindele Constituency, Ward 3, and no result declared. The tribunal said the contention was misleading and unfounded.

It noted OYSIEC (third respondent) conducted election throughout the local governments on April 27 and declared results on Apri 28 and the first respondent declared winner.