Court begins Oyo LG elections suit hearing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced hearing in a suit seeking to stop the 2026/2027 Oyo LG elections over OYSIEC’s timetable. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-begins-oyo-lg-elections-suit-hearing/
The Federal High Court in Abuja began hearing a legal challenge on Tuesday seeking to halt the 2026/2027 local government elections in Oyo State. The plaintiff, Akinloye Oyeniyi, a businessman and politician from Ogbomoso, is contesting the revised timetable and schedule of activities proposed by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC).
Oyeniyi's counsel, Ayo Omoleaupen, argued that OYSIEC's powers are limited to verifying documents of nominated candidates and do not extend to the verification or screening of candidates. The suit challenges Items 6 and 9 of OYSIEC's revised timetable, which the plaintiff contends are unconstitutional and infringe on his right to vote for his preferred candidates.
The court has ordered the plaintiff to serve the summons on the defendants, OYSIEC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and adjourned the case until September 10, 2026, for a report on the service of court processes.
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