An SDP gubernatorial candidate withdraws his petition challenging Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election at the Ekiti state election tribunal. Premium Times reports that SDP candidate Adedayo Alade, through his lawyer, announces the withdrawal but does not state the reason.
Punch similarly reports that the SDP candidate—identified in its report as Isaac Alade— withdraws the petition contesting Oyebanji’s victory following the June 20 Ekiti governorship election. In Premium Times’ account, the SDP party reacts to the development by “kicking,” indicating internal dispute or disagreement over the withdrawal. Both outlets confirm the procedural step of withdrawing the petition, while neither provides detailed grounds for the decision beyond the withdrawal announcement.
The reports align on the timing and outcome: the petition against the re-election is withdrawn before or during tribunal proceedings. They differ mainly in how the candidate’s name is presented and in the emphasis on the party’s response and internal reaction.
