Appeal Court in Abuja has set aside the decision of the Osun State Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal and upheld the election of Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State.
The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.
The court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, also awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola
