6th October, 2022
Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta
Adejoke Adeleye,Abeokuta
A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Thursday struck out a case challenging the emergence of Olumide Aderinokun as the People Democratic Party, PDP’s flag bearer for Ogun Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections.
An aspirant, Dada Kolawole Oduntan had filed a case challenging the primary election that took place at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library on May 23 and prayed to the court to nullify the emergence of Aderinokun as the candidate of the party and declare him winner.
The court which was presided upon by Hon. Justice O.O Oguntoyinbo concluded that the case filed against Chief Aderinokun lacked jurisdiction because court processes were not followed and the case was not properly filed as a legal practitioner did not sign it.
While speaking with journalist after the judgment Aderinokun boasted that the judgment is a sign that his mandate for the people is real and it cannot be tampered upon by anyone.
“The judgement is a testament that my ambition is all about the people’s mandate and it can not be tempered with by just an individual.
“I have always believed in the power of a united people and I’m grateful to God that I’m still in this marathon with my people from Ifo, Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Odeda, Ewekoro and Obafemi-Owode behind me.
“PDP as a party that is clearly unstoppable by one. It is indeed a good news that separates us from detractors.”