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Meanwhile, Osun State Election Petition Tribunal sacked Davido’s uncle Adeleke Ademola As Osun State Governor, declaring Adegboyega Oyetola as the authentic Governor but the legal practitioner is of the opinion that Adeleke Ademola can appeal the matter.
He however urged that the Nigerian government grant the judiciary its total independence at all levels to improve its efficiency and productivity.
Barrister Rotimi opined thus:
“Regardless of the pronouncement of the tribunal, what is certain is that Ademola Adeleke has a right of appeal to the Court of Appeal under section 241 of the constitution as an avenue to lawfully express his dissatisfaction towards the tribunal’s judgment.”It states that; A party dissatisfied with the decision of a court or tribunal can appeal as of right to the Court of appeal within a stipulated period.”Whichever way it goes, status quo ante bellum should be maintained by both parties pending the outcome of the decision of the appellate courts.”The judiciary sure plays an integral role in our democracy and as such, this should serve as an avenue to call for the total independence of the judiciary in all levels to enhance their efficiency and productivity.”
