Osun poll: APC, PDP file petitions challenging Adeleke’s re-election

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By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

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The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has displayed two petitions filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

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The petitions, which were dated September 5, 2026, were pasted on the notice board of the tribunal secretariat in Osogbo on Monday, formally commencing the process of hearing disputes arising from the August 15 governorship election in the state.

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The development followed the confirmation by the Secretary of the Tribunal, Pefe Belemore, that petitions challenging the outcome of the election had been filed before the tribunal.

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When Vanguard visited the tribunal Secretariat on Monday, the secretary was in the courtroom alongside other officials of the secretariat as preparations were underway for the commencement of proceedings.

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The APC and PDP are challenging the outcome of the governorship election which returned Adeleke for another term in office.

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The display of the petitions is expected to set in motion the legal process, including the service of processes on parties and subsequent proceedings before the tribunal.

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The APC’s petition with suit number EPT/OS/GOV/01/2026 was filed by its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, against Governor Adeleke, Accord Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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The PDP’s petition EPT/OS/GOV/02/2026 was filed by one Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola against Adeleke, INEC and the Accord Party.

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Also, officials of the Accord Party and their legal team were seen entering the court before Vanguard correspondent exited the building.

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