Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on residents of Ibadan North Federal Constituency to come out en masse and vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle “DON,” in the forthcoming bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025.
The governor made the appeal on Monday during the official campaign flag-off ceremony held at Bodija Main Market, Ibadan.
Makinde described Folajimi as a “tested and trusted politician” with the capacity to deliver quality representation if elected to the House of Representatives.
“Let me tell you that this forthcoming election is very important because we all need to prove a point that Oyo State is a PDP State.
“So, henceforth, when you go about campaigning from ward to ward; house to house, and some people are saying there is another party that can win apart from the PDP, please tell them it won’t happen in Oyo State.
“Our candidate that you would vote for on the 16th, who will go and represent the people of Ibadan North federal constituency, was once an honourable member at the Oyo State Assembly and he did well. He didn’t disappoint you.
I chose him as my Deputy Chief of Staff because of his good track record and antecedents.
“And based on what he has been able to do as my DCoS, we know he would deliver if he goes to Abuja to represent us.
That is why we are supporting him.”
He urged the people of Ibadan North to rally behind the PDP candidate, stressing that his election into the Green Chamber would bring visible development and impactful representation to the constituency.
The event attracted top government officials, party leaders and stakeholders, including the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal; former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarunmi; Oyo state PDP secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, Hon. Olajide Odidiomo, house of representative member representing ibadan Northwest/Southwest federal Constituency, lawmakers representing Ibadan North Constituencies I and II, Hon. Adebayo Babajide and Hon. Olufunke Comforter; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Adeniyi Kazeem Bibire; the executive chairman of ibadan North Local Government, hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, DG campaign and chairman Oyo state housing corporation, Hon. Demola omotoso, Hon. Waheed Gbede, Commissioner for women affairs and social inclusion, Hon. Toyin Balogun, Algon chairman, hon. Sikiru Sanda, Oluyole Council Chairman, engr. Akeem Olatunji, Akinyele council Chairman,Wole Akinleye, Lagelu Council Chairman, Mudashiru Kamorudeen, Ibadan Northeast council chairman, Ibrahim Akintayo, Ona Ara council Chairman, Temitope glorious, Ido council Chairman, Chairman, Oyo state Youth development agency, Adebowale Falana, Ido LG Chairman, Sheriff Adeojo, Oyo state PDP youth leader and acting publicity secretary, hon. Michael ogunsina, 3Sc chairman, Taiwo Lekan Salami, Oyo state waste management chairman, Chairman Oyo state Local Government pension board, Hon. Ademola Ige, Waheed Biiro, Mathew Oyeniyi, Benedict Akika, S.A to the Governor on security coordination, Hon. Kabiru Salami De-Bomba, S.A to the Governor on Urban and housing development, Hon. Olakunle Akinsete, Ibadan North PDP chairman, comrade Mustafa, Ibadan North PDP women leader and Special Assistant to Governor on Ibadan North federal Constituency, Hon. Julian Nwachuku, Babaloja of Ibadan North, Alhaji muniru bolaji, chairman Foodstuff Sellers Association bodija market, chief Darosa,
Other government appointees, party faithful, and supporters were also in attendance, in what was described as a massive show of strength by the ruling party ahead of the crucial poll.
