A Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, yesterday okayed the prayer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to amend a suit to stop local government election by Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC).
At the sitting, PDP through its counsel, Hashim Abioye, made an application for amendment of the suit before the court to bring into focus the OSSIEC LAW 2022, which was enacted by the House of Assembly during the pendency of the suit.
The application of PDP was objected to by the counsel for OSIEC, Saka Layonu, SAN, saying PDP’s application was over-reaching and capable of changing the complexion of the suit.
Justice Ayoola granted the prayer of PDP and adjourned the case till September 26 for hearing.
OSIEC Chairman Segun Oladitan has assured the public that the commission would deliver a credible and acceptable council election on October 15.