Tribunal upholds governor’s election victory

The judgment was delivered by the tribunal today, October 23, in Abeokuta, the state capital.

The Ogun State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed the victory of Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun in the April 11, 2015, elections.

Amosun’s victory was challenged by opponent and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka.

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun

The tribunal also dismissed Isiaka’s petition saying that it lacked merit.

Amosun contested the elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was sworn in for a second term on May 29.