Court Dismisses Olawunmi's Challenge to Oyebanji's Candidacy

On April 15, 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a case brought by Abimbola Olajumok Olawunmi challenging the candidacy of Biodun Oyebanji for the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State scheduled for June 20, 2026. The court ruled that Olawunmi's claims lacked merit, as she failed to prove her membership in the APC and did not file her suit within the statutory period required by law.

The court noted that Olawunmi filed her suit 27 days after the alleged disqualification event, exceeding the 14-day limit set by the law. Justice Peter O.

Lifu emphasized that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter, as it pertained to internal party affairs, which are the sole responsibility of the political party. The ruling reinforced the credibility of Oyebanji's candidacy and dismissed Olawunmi's claims as unfounded.