SDP's Alade Withdraws Petition Against Oyebanji in Ekiti
On September 16, 2026, at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Ado Ekiti, Ambassador Isaac Adedayo Alade, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the June 20 election, withdrew his petition challenging the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. This decision was contrary to the stance of his party.
During the proceedings, an SDP witness, Toluwalope Oluwandabira, failed to identify the party's flag bearer, which was a key reason for his testimony. Additionally, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, the runner-up from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), also withdrew his petition, leading to its dismissal.
The tribunal, chaired by Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, with Justices Aminu Tukur and Maurice Okediya as members, accepted the withdrawal. Umar Abdulhamid, counsel for Alade, had filed a Motion on Notice on September 12, 2026, indicating the intention to discontinue the petition.
Adewole Adebayo, counsel for the SDP, expressed surprise at the withdrawal but did not oppose it, affirming it would not hinder the party's pursuit of the case.
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