Court Postpones Ruling on Challenge to APC Candidate in Ogun LG Elections to November 13

A Federal High Court in Abeokuta has postponed a case aimed at invalidating the nomination of Olusola Akinbode as the APC candidate for the Yewa North Council chairmanship ahead of the November 16 local government elections.

Plaintiff Gbenga Akinwande is contesting the validity of Akinbode’s candidacy, claiming he did not undergo the necessary screening process required by APC guidelines.

The suit, which also names the APC and the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission as defendants, was heard by Justice Jordan Adeyemi. Counsel for the defendants argued that the plaintiff lacks the standing to bring the case, while also noting that a preliminary objection had been filed. The court adjourned the case to November 13 to allow the plaintiff time to respond to the defendants’ filings.