
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has appeared to reverse course after its legal team distanced itself from a lawsuit challenging the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August election. According to Legit.ng, the development has left the party in apparent disarray, with the legal representatives denying involvement in the suit contesting the governor's win. The situation suggests internal disagreement within the party over how to respond to the election outcome.
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