Appeal court nullifies Adeleke’s victory at Osun tribunal, affirms Oyetola as governor
By OakTV
10 May 2019 |
10:48 am
Appeal court nullifies Adeleke's victory at Osun tribunal, affirms Oyetola as governor.
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