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Breaking: Adeleke files petition, asks tribunal to declare him governor of Osun

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Breaking: Adeleke files petition, asks tribunal to declare him governor of Osun

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state has asked the tribunal to declare him governor of Osun state. The petition was filed at the Election Petition Tribunal in Oshogbo.Senator Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state has asked the tribunal to declare him governor of the state.The petition which was filed at the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo is challenging the victory of the governor-elect, Gboyega Oyetola.Adeleke asked the tribunal which is headed by Justice T.A. Igoche, to nullify the victory of Oyetola and declare him the winner of the poll because he scored the highest number of lawful votes cast.READ ALSO: Fayose arrives EFCC office accompanied by Governor Wike (photo, video)Punch reports that Albert Adeogun, deputy governorship candidate of the PDP,  Soji Adagunodo, chairman of the PDP in the state led counsels who filed the petition at the tribunal registry.NAIJ.com had reported that the Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) granted Adeleke's request seeking to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from altering election results as well as information contained in the card reader machines and other documents used for the poll. The tribunal body headed by Justice T.A. Igoche, gave the warning in Osogbo on Thursday, October 4, during its pre-hearing session held amidst heavy security. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news updateWhile requesting that the commission conduct a physical verification and inspection of the materials used in the process, Adeleke also sought an order compelling INEC to print list of permanent voters cards distributed across polling units in the state. Osun Election 2018: I will surely win this election - Senator Adeleke | Subscribe to watch new videos Source: Naija.ng
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