The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as “Don,” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bi-election.
The Returning Officer, Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, announced the results on Saturday at the Collation Centre, Ikolaba High School, Ibadan.
According to the official figures, Oyekunle polled 18,404 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Adewale Olatunji (Murphy) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 8,312 votes — a margin of 10,092 votes.
The election was conducted to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Hon. Musiliu Olaide Akinremi, popularly known as “Jagaban.”
The victory marks a significant comeback for the PDP, reclaiming the Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat for the first time since 2011. Jubilant party supporters took to the streets in celebration, describing the outcome as a reaffirmation of the PDP’s growing popularity in Oyo State.
