The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has rejected the suggestion that Saturday’s governorship election is over, saying it is reviewing the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before deciding on its next move.

The party said it would consult its legal team and consider all constitutional and legal options available to challenge alleged irregularities recorded during the electoral process.

The APC made its position known in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi.

According to the party, the electoral process does not end with the announcement of results, stressing that political parties are entitled to seek redress through the courts where they believe the process was flawed.

“We are not unaware of the fact that an election is a process which begins with the registration of voters, through the primary election to the election proper, and extends to the tribunal, the Court of Appeal and terminates at the Supreme Court,” Olabisi stated.

“An election cannot be said to have been concluded without exploring all constitutionally allowed legal opportunities to correct anomalies observed in the process, as enshrined in the Electoral Act 2026, as amended.”

The party said it was studying the outcome of the election and would rely on professional advice from its lawyers before deciding whether to proceed with litigation.

It also commended its members and supporters for remaining committed throughout the electoral process.

The APC said its commitment to the rule of law would guide whatever decision it eventually takes, stressing that INEC’s declaration of the results did not prevent the party from seeking legal redress.

The party further appealed for calm among its supporters, urging them not to respond to alleged provocations by members of the ruling party.

It also called on the Nigeria Police Force to protect its members and supporters, alleging that some APC supporters were being subjected to unnecessary harassment by members of the ruling party.

The APC maintained that the current political situation in Osun was temporary and expressed confidence that justice would ultimately prevail.

The development comes after INEC declared the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke winner of Saturday’s Osun governorship election, securing 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebanji of the APC, who polled 444,815 votes.