Osun Election: ADP Picks Retired Justice Oloyede as Running Mate

The African Democratic Congress (ADP) in Osun State has picked Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, a retired judge of the Osun State Judiciary, as the running mate to the governorship candidate of the party, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade.

“Oloyede is seen in many quarters as a courageous and incorruptible individual whose candidature will go along in making the people have trust in her combination with Akinbade.”

The 52-year-old retired judge, who is from Ilesa East Local Government had led protests against the administration of Aregbesola for nonpayment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities.

Oloyede had after her exit from the judiciary lectured at Base University, Abuja and Leads City University, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Akinbade, a former Secretary to the State Government, who had two weeks ago left the Peoples Democratic Party for his new party promised to transform the state to an industrial hub if given the mandate.