INEC Declares Osun Gov Race Inconclusive, Fixes Thursday for Rerun

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By Iyobosa Uwugiaren, Deji Elumoye, Adedayo Akinwale, Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja, Tobi Soniyi in Lagos and Nseobong Okon-Ekong, Segun James, Yinka in Osogbo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday declared Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State inconclusive and scheduled a rerun for Thursday.

The electoral body’s action, however, drew searing criticisms from the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), whose candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, polled majority of votes in the election but could nevertheless be declared the winner of the keen contest that involved 48 political parties.

Former INEC Chairman, Prof. Maurice Iwu; Senate President Bukola Saraki as well senior legal practitioners, also had harsh words…



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