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The Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Kamorudeen, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as “Don,” for his resounding victory in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election held on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oyekunle, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the winner of the keenly contested election, having polled 18,404 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Adewale Olatunji Murphy of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 8,312 votes. In a statement issued on Sunday, Hon. Kamorudeen praised Oyekunle’s landslide victory, describing it as a testament…

‎The Lagelu local government PDP Chieftain, Evangelist Sunday Ayobami ‘Goldsmith’ has extended heartfelt congratulations to the elected candidate in the just concluded Ibadan North Bye-Election, Hon Oyekunle Folajimi ‘DON’. ‎In a statement issued, Evangelist Ayobami expressed confident in Hon Fola to deliver dividends of democracy. He praised the former lawmaker’s service while he was in Oyo State House of Assembly, highlighting his commitment to constituents and loyalty to the PDP’s ideals. ‎While commending the Governor Makinde for building a legacy of competent leadership across Oyo State, the former Oyo RUWASSSA member maintained that His Excellency is positioning the PDP for…

‎A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Alhaji Adebisi Aremu Olopoeyan, has reacted to the outcome of the just-concluded bye-election, describing the defeat of Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and his anointed candidate, Mr. Wale Murphy, as a confirmation of their “political inexperience.” ‎Olopoeyan, in a statement issued in Ibadan, said the result of the election had vindicated his long-held position that both Adelabu and Murphy lacked the political weight to succeed in Oyo State’s competitive political terrain. ‎“Loser plus loser equals failure. I once said Adelabu and his partner were losers, but now…

‎‎‎The Oyo State House of Assembly PDP whip, Hon Olajide Akintunde politically known as AKT has passionately congratulated Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DoN) on his victory in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election.‎‎In a release by his media crew, AKT described the victory as a testament to party’s capacity, competence, and credibility, stressing that Oyo state belong to PDP.‎‎He further stressed that Oyekunle’s victory reflects the people’s trust in his ability to deliver dividends of democracy. He praised the former lawmaker’s service while he was in Oyo State House of Assembly, highlighting his commitment to constituents and loyalty to the PDP’s…

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended his warmest congratulations to Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (Don) on his resounding victory in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday. In a statement released on Sunday by his Media Aide, Mr Oyetunji Oyekunle, the Speaker described the victory as not only well-deserved but also a strong affirmation of the people’s trust in the capacity, competence, and credibility of Hon. Oyekunle, who served with distinction in the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly. “Don was an…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the hotly contested Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. The Returning Officer, Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, made the announcement on Saturday at the Collation Centre in Ikolaba High School, Ibadan. According to the official results, Hon. Oyekunle secured 18,404 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Hon. Adewale Olatunji, widely known as Murphy, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 8,312 votes. This victory means Oyekunle will succeed the late Hon. Musiliu Olaide…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inspected the Fresh FM Headquarters, Ibadan, parts of which were destroyed by fire on Friday. The governor, who arrived at the station around around 7.30pm, expressed his sympathy to the chairman of the Radio Station, Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele and the management. He noted that the incident, though sad, has become a wake-up call to the state government on emergency management and fire response, saying that he would sit with the headship of the Oyo State Fire Service with a view to rejigging the service for a more effective service delivery. Governor Makinde, who…

The much-anticipated Ibadan North Federal Constituency By-Election of 2025 has delivered an early devastating blow to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Hon. Adewale Olatunji Murphy, as he was overwhelmingly rejected at his own polling unit. At Polling Unit 27, Ward 10, Housing Bodija, Ibadan, where Murphy was expected to showcase his strength and dominance, the reverse became the case as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) snatched victory in a manner that has left APC leaders and faithful deeply embarrassed. According to the official INEC result sheet, the APC candidate managed to secure only 6 votes, a figure…

‎‎In the development situation of the ongoing bye-election in Ibadan North federal Constituency, the Oyo All Progressive Congress (APC) has accused the honorable minister of power, Chief Bayo Adelabu ‘Penkelemesi’ of diverting the sum of seven hundred thousand dollars meant for campaign and election activities for his personal use. ‎‎According to some factions members of of the party who like to stay anonymous, emphasized that Adelabu ‘Penkelemesi’ has collected money for the campaign and election logistics in the expense of the party and channeled it to his personal purse.‎ ‎The concerned party member who expressed grievance as the party lacking…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, has cast his vote in today’s bye-election. Oyekunle arrived at his polling unit, Ward 4, Unit 12, located at St. John Primary School, at exactly 10:30 a.m. and exercised his franchise around 11:00 a.m. Speaking after casting his vote, the PDP candidate expressed confidence in the electoral process and commended the peaceful conduct of voters at the unit. He also urged residents of Ibadan North to come out en masse and perform their civic duty, assuring that their votes would count.