365NEWS gathered that Ladi Adebutu has been re-nominated by the Court of Appeal in Ibadan as the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for governor of Ogun State.
By overturning the decision of an Abeokuta Federal High Court that declared all PDP primary elections invalid, the court also reinstated all other PDP candidates in Ogun.
Recall that Justice O. Oguntoyinbo had nullified the candidacy of Adebutu and others, following a suit filed by Segun Seriki and others.
Ruling on Monday, Justice Folasade Ojo said it is only the National Working Committee of the party that has the power to nominate and conduct a primary election.
The appellate court maintained that any primary conducted without the approval of the party’s NWC is null and void.
The lower court’s judgment was set aside for lack of jurisdiction.
Ojo directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to reinstate all PDP candidates.
(Daily Post)
