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…
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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, 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 outstanding…
The executive chairman of Oluyole local government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has expressed confidence that the party will reclaim all three senatorial districts and 14 federal constituencies in the state during the 2027 general elections. Olatunji made this assertion while congratulating Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as Don, on his landslide victory at the just concluded Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. He equally commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and commitment to consolidating PDP’s political dominance in Oyo State. Olatunji, who described governor Makinde as a political ladder through which others climbed their way, said Oyekunle’s victory was inevitable…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Hon. Olatunji Adewale, popularly known as Murphy, has lost at his polling unit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN. Murphy, who voted at Ward 10, Unit 27, polled only 6 votes, while DoN secured 9 votes. The outcome came as a surprise to many observers, as candidates often enjoy strong support within their immediate polling units. Political analysts suggest that the result may be an indication of shifting voter preferences in the constituency. Residents and party supporters…
House of Representatives member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has condoled with renowned gospel singer and broadcaster, Dr. Yinka Ayefele over the fire outbreak that gutted the head office of Fresh FM Nigeria in Ibadan on Friday. The inferno, which occurred on August 15 at the Challenge office of the station, destroyed the studios of Fresh 105.9 and Blast 98.3, alongside the newsroom, transmitter/server rooms, and other key facilities, leaving a trail of devastation during active broadcast operations. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, the APC chieftain described the incident as…
Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi has extended his heartfelt sympathy to Yinka Ayefele and management of Fresh FM Ibadan over fire incident that gutted studios of the station and Blast FM on Friday night. Sanusi who is the Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort as well Ilaji FM also sympathized with the staff and fans of the two stations affected by the inferno. “I extend my deepest sympathies to my brother, Dr Joel Yinka Ayefele, Management and Staff of his Radio stations. “Though the damage were significant but we thank Almighty God that no life was…
…While Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON) offers dignity and direction, his APC rival courts controversy with intoxicants and incoherence. In the theatre of contemporary Nigerian politics, where optics and symbolism carry as much weight as policy and performance, the conduct and character of public figures are under increasing scrutiny. The bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency has become a microcosm of this national concern, as the electorate is once again called upon to distinguish between momentary spectacle and enduring substance. At the heart of this electoral discourse is Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, widely revered as DON, a man whose political stewardship, legislative…
The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has extended warm felicitations to his counterpart, the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Wole Akinleye, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The gesture, marked by a glowing tribute, underscores the strong bond between the two leaders and their shared commitment to advancing grassroots development in their respective local government areas in Oyo State. In a statement released through his office on Thursday, Hon. Kamorudeen praised Akinleye as a “visionary leader, and a tireless advocate for the progress of Akinyele Local Government.” He lauded Akinleye’s exemplary leadership, describing…
The executive chairman of Oluyole local government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has called on voters in Ibadan North Federal Constituency not to trade away long-term benefits of federal presence for short-term financial inducements in the forthcoming August 16 by-election. Olatunji, who made the appeal on Wednesday in Ibadan during a wardrobe ward rally of the party, said the constituency stands to gain significantly by electing the PDP candidate, Hon. Fola Oyekunle, popularly known as DonDeal. He noted that the party enjoys a strong relationship with the state government under Governor Seyi Makinde and could not afford to lose such connection in…
Progress and Proposals in Meeting Global Development Indices By Amofin Beulah Adeoye Introduction Oyo State, one of Nigeria’s most historically significant and resource-rich regions, has in recent years embarked on a strategic push towards industrialization. Positioned in the southwestern part of the country, with Ibadan as a central urban hub, the state is naturally poised for industrial advancement due to its human capital, agricultural base, and geographic connectivity. Yet, for decades, industrialization remained elusive. The past six years, however, have witnessed a focused approach to building infrastructure, stimulating local manufacturing, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and aligning economic policies with…
