👤 Danjuma Aliyu, DENISAURUS News

Ademola Adeleke, a serving lawmaker from the state of Osun has vowed to challenge a negative ruling giving against him.

The court of appeal today ruled against Senator Adeleke, who had previously been declared the rightful winner of the September 2018 Guber elections by a three man panel led by Justice Ibrahim Sirajo.

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The appellate court instead ruled in favour of Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

Senator Adeleke who represents Osun West senatorial district plans to challenge the new verdict at the Supreme Court.

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The lawmaker, who was recently arrested by the police over allegation of exam malpractices believes a supplementary election held in the 2018 elections, which resulted in a total of 255,505 votes for the All Progressives Congress, and 255,023 votes for his party was illegal.