Osun APC reviews court’s dismissal of suit against electoral chief
Hashim Abioye, Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, has praised the judiciary after a Federal High Court dismissed the All Progressives Congress’s suit challenging his appointment. The court, presided over by Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi, ruled the case lacked jurisdiction due to procedural issues. Kola Olabisi, spokesperson for Osun APC, stated the party is reviewing the judgment before deciding on its next steps. The dispute is part of ongoing legal battles between Osun APC and the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke over local government elections.
Key takeaways
- Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi dismissed the APC’s suit against Hashim Abioye for lack of jurisdiction, citing failure to serve the Osun State House of Assembly a three-month pre-action notice.
- The APC argued that Abioye was a card-carrying member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and sought to restrain him from acting as OSSIEC chairman.
- Abioye expressed gratitude for the verdict, saying it reaffirmed his position and validated his actions as OSSIEC chairman.
- Kola Olabisi said Osun APC is studying the judgment before deciding on further action.
- Legal battles between Osun APC and the Adeleke administration have reportedly slowed governance at the local government level.
