BREAKING: Plaintiffs Dismisses Case Against Adeleke Over Osun Poll

BREAKING: Osun Guber Poll: Plaintiffs Withdraw Case against Adeleke
An Osun State High Court has dismissed a suit filed against the candidacy of Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the withdrawal of the case by the plaintiffs.
The plaintifs, Mr Oyetunji Suredi and Mr Olagboye Adedamola, had approached the court seeking the nullification of the gubernatorial candidature of Adeleke and the declaration of Akin Ogunbiyi as the authentic candidate of the party.
Ruling on the case filed by the two members of the PDP, Justice David Oladimeji dismissed the case with N50,000 awarded against the plaintiffs.
The lawyer for the plaintiffs had created a mild drama when he informed the court that though the plaintiffs had instructed that the case be withdrawn, the legal team was still waiting to resolve some issues.
The judge in response noted that all other issues could be taken care of, advising that the instruction of the plaintiffs be effected.
Also responding, Adeleke’s lawyer, Chief Nathaniel Oke, while welcoming the decision to withdraw the case however urged the judge to dismiss the case.
In his ruling, Justice Oladimeji dismissed the case, urging the plaintiffs to go back to their party for internal unity.
Responding to the ruling, Mr Niyi Owolade, another counsel to Adeleke, said the judgment is expected as the case has no basis in law and practices.
“We know from the beginning that the case has no basis as the constitution is explicit on requirements for standing for elections. Senator Adeleke is evidently qualified to contest the governorship. This is the second ruling.
“We therefore urge PDP members to unite for the election ahead. Now is the time for campaign, not for frivolous litigation,” Owolade said.
THISDAY