By Mayowa Olumuyiwa
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN says he is heading to the election petition tribunal.
Jegede made public his decision on Friday October 30 in a statement.
“In the last 19 days, I have been silent, today we break that silence in obedience to the provisions of our laws. We commence a challenge against the declaration and return made by INEC in respect of the Ondo State Governorship election of 10th October, 2020,” he said.
“By this process, let our people again begin to hope for a better future to the glory of God.
“God bless Ondo State. Eyi N’ise Oluwa”.
Jegede is heading to the court to challenge the victory of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who was returned elected at the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on four grounds.
KaftanPost correspondent also gathered that Jegede who was also a former Commissioner for Justice in the state also petitioned INEC, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Deputy Governor- elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Ifedayo Adedipe who is the lead counsel for the Governorship candidate of the PDP has revealed that the election was marred by irregularities, pockets of violence and intimidation and the emergence of Akeredolu during Party’s primaries as questionable.
