The Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has adjourned the case instituted against the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Wole Oluyede, till December 8, 2025, for further hearing.
Oluyede had emerged the winner of the gubernatorial primary election conducted on November 8, 2025, by the Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo-led electoral committee.
Oluyede got 279 votes to defeat Funsho Ayeni and Mrs Funmi Ogun.
In the suit numbered FHC/AD/CS/29/2025, Ayeni is challenging Oluyede’s victory in the primary election
During the hearing on Friday, Kola Kolade, SAN, led other lawyers to represent Ayeni while Ola Olanipekun, SAN, and Barrister Owoseni Ajayi represented Oluyede.
The Osun State Legal Adviser of the party, Barrister Ola Alonge held brief for the PDP.
After listening to submissions by the parties, Justice Babs Ikuewumi declared that he would ensure speedy hearing of the case.
The judge adjourned the matter to December 8, 2025 for further hearing.
