By Mojisola Oladele
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has assured the residents of the state that preparations for the scheduled Local Government elections were still on course.
OSSIEC boss, Mr Hassim Abioye gave the assurance during a news conference in Osogbo, in reaction to the Court of Appeal judgement reinstating the Local Government officials sacked by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
He urged all political parties to continue their campaigns peacefully and encouraged residents of the state to remain calm.
‘’Remain calm and all political parties to go about their peaceful campaigns as we count down to 22nd February 2025.’’
He stressed that the appellate court ruled that the suit was filed before the issuance of the Notice of Election by OSSIEC.
Mr. Abioye further noted that the PDP had amended its originating summons to reflect new developments while the case was ongoing.
“However, the Federal High Court delivered judgement on 25th November 2022, nullifying the election and sacking the officials elected under the process.
“Following the judgment, candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) affected by the ruling, alongside their party, appealed the decision. The Court of Appeal, in its judgment on Monday, struck out the case, describing it as speculative.” He added
He stressed that all 30 Local Government Areas in Osun State remain without elected officials, as the court rulings have upheld the nullification of the 2022 elections.
“In specific terms, the decisions of both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal stand against the APC and its candidates,” he said.
Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels and also join our Whatsapp Update Group
