SDP wins Supreme Court victory regarding candidate validity in Osun State governorship election, ruling is binding on INEC.

The entities involved

• Social Democratic Party →

  political party in Nigeria

  • PSD, led by Sorin Grindeanu, is engaging in legislative and political actions in Bucharest, including meetings with ANI and parliamentary votes.Mon 10:38
  • A political contest has begun in Lagos State, with the Social Democratic Party seeking the governorship.Mon 02:52
• Independent National Electoral Commission →

  election commission in Nigeria

  • INEC intervened to manage political tensions during the election in Anambra State, while past election issues in Anambra were referenced during the Kaduna campaign.Mon 17:08
  • INEC held a zonal meeting in Kaduna.Mon 17:08
• Osun State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Ademola Adeleke, backed by the Accord party, is leading a re-election campaign in Osun State amidst internal party issues.Mon 10:00
  • Ademola Adeleke is the incumbent governor of Osun State, while Rauf Aregbesola emerged as national secretary of the African Democratic Congress.Mon 07:37

Related events

• The Supreme Court upheld INEC's appeal and set aside a Court of Appeal decision amidst ongoing electoral appeals by PDP and SDP.Sat 20:25
• INEC conducted the governorship election in Osun State, and Sanwo-Olu's adviser urged electoral fairness.Sep 7
• The Social Democratic Party's nomination process in Oyo State has been challenged by the Independent National Electoral Commission.Sep 4
• INEC's actions are currently awaiting final determination by the Supreme Court.Sep 19
• INEC is conducting an off-cycle governorship election in Osun State, Nigeria.Jul 29