Tribunal Adjourns Oyetola and Adeleke Matter

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Osun State Election Petition Tribunal sitting on the petition of Governor Gboyega Oyetola against the declaration of Ademola Adeleke as Governor-elect has adjourned the matter.

Delivering judgment, Chairman of the tribunal, Teresa Kume adjourned the matter till October 4 for the commencement of hearing properly.

Justice Kume noted that the adjournment followed the decision of the tribunal to grant the Independent National Electoral Commission, the People’s Democratic Party, and Adeleke 7-days to respond to the pre-hearing form served by the tribunal.

Written by: Helen Obih

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