As the tribunal prepares to rule on the suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate for governor, Gboyega Oyetola, against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Ademola Adeleke, there is tension in Osun State.

Today, a three-person panel headed by Justice Tetse Kume will make a decision about the governorship election that was place in Osun State on July 16, 2022.

The Independent National Electoral Commission pronounced Adeleke the winner, but Oyetola and the APC are contesting this decision (INEC).

Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and Akin Olujinmi (SAN), the attorneys for Oyetola, contended that Adeleke did not receive the majority of valid votes and hence should not have been declared the election’s victor. They also said there were inconsistencies in the certificates presented by Adeleke.

The Osun State Police Command has warned against the breakdown of law in the state as the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivers its judgment today (Friday).

According to the state command necessary security measures have been put in place to guide against the breakdown of law and order.

The spokesperson of the command, Yemisi Opalola said the police is working with other security agencies in the state.

The statement reads,

“Osun State Police Command wishes to assure the general public, especially the good people of the state, of adequate security before, during, and beyond the judgment.

“The Police, in collaboration with other security agencies in the state, have put all necessary security measures in place to deal decisively within the ambit of the law with anyone, group of persons who might attempt to foment trouble.

“Therefore, Osun State Police Command is using this medium to appeal to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to stay out of trouble/violence. They should not allow themselves to be used by any vicious politicians to cause a crisis in the state, as the command will not tolerate any kind of thuggery or hooliganism.”