Oyetola’s Aide Reacts To Court Judgement That Nullified His Principal’s Candidacy In Osun Election

Following a Federal high court ruling that nullified the nomination of Governor Gboyega Oyetola as the candidate of APC in the Osun State July 16 election,  the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ismail Omipidan has appealed to supporters of the governor to remain calm in the face of the decision.

Omipidan noted that their team of lawyers would be challenging the decision at the Appeal Court, just as he expressed confidence that the decision would be set aside.

Omipidan further noted that the case was instituted by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in spite of the fact there is a plethora of decisions flowing from the apex court that frowns upon such a decision.

He said that, for the records, the position of the law is that only members of the APC who participated in the primary election can approach the court to challenge the nomination of Oyetola as the candidate of the party.

The federal high court had on Friday ruled that Oyetola’s candidature for the state Governorship Election held on July 16 is illegal and thereby, disqualified him.