APC, PDP File Petitions Against Adeleke’s re-election at Osun Tribunal

The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has identified two petitions from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election.

Both petitions, dated September 5, 2026, were displayed on the tribunal secretariat’s notice board in Osogbo on Monday, officially initiating the process to resolve disputes over the August 15 governorship election in the state.

This development was confirmed by Tribunal Secretary Pefe Belemore, who stated that petitions challenging the election results had been filed.

The APC and PDP are contesting the results of the governorship election that re-elected Adeleke for another term.

The petitions are likely to initiate the legal process, involving serving documents to the parties and subsequent hearings before the tribunal.

The APC’s petition with suit number EPT/OS/GOV/01/2026 was filed by its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, against Governor Adeleke, Accord Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The PDP’s petition EPT/OS/GOV/02/2026 was filed by one Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola against Adeleke, INEC and the Accord Party.

Also, officials of the Accord Party and their legal team were seen entering the court before Vanguard correspondent exited the building.