Senator Adeola's Candidacy Secured as Litigations Withdrawn
Litigations challenging the candidacy of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola for the Ogun State governorship seat, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), have been withdrawn. The announcement was made by his media aide, Kayode Odunaro, in a press statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
The litigants, including various party officials from the Young Progressive Party, Action Democratic Party, and Labour Party, decided to drop their cases after recognizing the merit of Senator Adeola's candidacy. The withdrawn cases included Suit No.
FHC/AB/CS/87/26 filed by Professor Awolola Awoniyi and Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/844/26 filed by Arc.
Akerele Abiodun John and others. The first case was discontinued on August 24, 2026, while the remaining cases were dropped on September 7, 2026.
Senator Adeola welcomed this development and expressed his commitment to delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Ogun State as he mobilizes for his campaign ahead of the general election scheduled for February 6, 2027.
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