The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State says it is reviewing the results of Saturday’s governorship election across the state before deciding on its next course of action.
The party said its leadership was examining the results from all 332 wards as it considers whether to challenge the outcome through the available legal channels.
In a statement issued on Sunday, August 16, and signed by the party’s spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the APC said the electoral process does not necessarily end with the announcement of results.
“We are not unaware of the fact that election is a process which begins at the registration of the voters through the primary election to the election proper, which extends to the tribunal, the Appeal Court and terminates at the Supreme Court.
“An election cannot be said to have been concluded without having explored all these constitutionally allowed legal opportunities to enrich the nation’s jurisprudence as enshrined in the Electoral Act 2026 as amended.”
The party praised its members and supporters for what it described as their commitment and contributions to its political activities in the state.
It said any decision on a possible legal challenge would be taken after consultations with its lawyers.
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“We make bold to state categorically that as a progressive party which is founded on the unalloyed principle of the rule of law, fairness and justice, we shall not hesitate without further delay to explore the window allowed by the extant Electoral Act after due consultation with the team of our lawyers based on their professional advice. The new development is a beauty of democracy.
“As a result of the foregoing, we are imploring our ever-loyal members and supporters to remain calm while they carry on with their businesses and refuse to respond to any provocative action or inaction from any of the members of the ruling party across the state,” the statement read.
The APC also appealed to its supporters to remain calm and assured them that the party would continue to pursue its interests within the law.
“While we are appealing to the Nigeria Police Force to come to the aid and rescue of our members and supporters who are being needlessly molested by the opposition, we are assuring them that we won’t have any cause or reason to abandon them.
“The current situation in the political history of the state is a passing phase which will soon become part of history,” it further read.
The development follows the declaration of Accord Party candidate Ademola Adeleke as winner of Saturday’s governorship election.
Adeleke secured a second term after defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who finished second. The APC has yet to announce whether it will formally challenge the result at the tribunal.