The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday the commission can issue a certificate of return to Sen. Ademola Adeleke of the PDP only if the embattled governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola fails to appeal the judgment of the tribunal that sacked within 21 days

"The commission has not issued any new certificate in relation to Osun State," INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Bar Festus Okoye told LEADERSHIP while debunking rumours that Adeleke has been issued a certificate of return.

"Section 143(1) of the Electoral Act gives a candidate whose election is set aside a period of 21 days from the date of the decision to appeal against such a decision"

"The person is entitled to remain in office pending the determination of the appeal. The commission will only issue the certificate if appeal is not lodge within 21 days. The commission has not issue any certificate in relation to Osun State."

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