Court Begins Hearing to Stop Oyo LG Elections
On Tuesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja commenced hearings on a suit aimed at halting local government elections in Oyo State. The case is presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who instructed the plaintiff, Akinloye Olusegun Oyeniyi, to serve the originating summons to the defendants, the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Oyeniyi's suit questions the extent of OYSIEC's powers, particularly whether they are limited to verifying documents of nominated candidates and do not extend to screening candidates. He argues that certain provisions in OYSIEC's Revised Time Table for the 2026/2027 elections are inconsistent with the Nigerian Constitution and infringe on his rights to contest and vote.
The next court appearance is scheduled for September 10, 2026, to check on the status of the service of the summons.
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