Bola Oyebamiji has expressed support for the decision of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to review the outcome of the recent Osun State governorship election. The APC candidate said the party’s decision was appropriate as stakeholders assess the conduct of the election and determine whether there are grounds for further action. Oyebamiji’s position comes after the election produced a result that returned Governor Ademola Adeleke to office, prompting discussions within the opposition party about the next steps. A review of the election would allow the APC to examine reports from polling units, compare available records and assess complaints raised by party agents and supporters. Such an exercise could help the party determine whether there were irregularities significant enough to warrant a formal legal challenge. Under Nigeria’s electoral system, candidates and political parties that are dissatisfied with an election outcome can seek redress through established legal procedures, provided they meet the relevant requirements. Oyebamiji’s support for the review suggests that the APC is not immediately closing the door on further action concerning the Osun poll. However, a review does not automatically mean that the party will proceed to an election tribunal. Any decision to challenge the result would depend on the evidence gathered and the legal advice available to the party. The development comes as political stakeholders begin to move beyond the election campaign and focus on the implications of the result. Adeleke and his supporters have welcomed the outcome, while the opposition continues to assess its position. Oyebamiji’s statement also reflects the importance of allowing political parties to examine disputed election results through lawful channels rather than relying on confrontation or public tension. A transparent review could help clarify unresolved questions and give party officials a stronger basis for deciding their next move. As the APC examines the election, attention will remain on the evidence available from polling units and collation centres. The outcome of the review could determine whether the party accepts the result or pursues a formal challenge through the courts.
