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#OsunElection: We’re studying results to know next line of action —Osun APC

Following its defeat at Saturday’s election, the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it was studying the results from the 332 wards across the state before deciding on its next line of action, including whether to pursue the legal options available under the Electoral Act. The Osun APC said it was […] The post #OsunElection: We’re studying results to know next line of…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced it is analyzing the results from the recent election to determine the party's next steps. The election saw APC candidate, Peter Adeleke, declared the winner with over 511,000 votes compared to the 444,815 votes received by the opposition candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.

Adeleke won 19 out of the 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured victory in the remaining 11 areas. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Adeleke the winner after the poll was held across 332 wards in Osun State.

In a statement, the Osun APC said that their examination of the results will inform their next course of action, which may include pursuing legal avenues under the Electoral Act. They emphasized their commitment to the rule of law, fairness, and justice, stating that they will not hesitate to explore all constitutional legal options. The party remained hopeful that this incident will be a fleeting phase in the state's political history and would eventually become part of the state's history.

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