BREAKING:Makinde, PDP Leaders Endorse Folajimi Oyekunle(DON) as Consensus Candidate for Ibadan North Bye-Election(Photos )
BREAKING:Makinde, PDP Leaders Endorse Folajimi Oyekunle(DON) as Consensus Candidate for Ibadan North Bye-Election
•••As Other Aspirants Promised Appointments
In a significant demonstration of unity and strategic consensus, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan North Local Government has officially endorsed Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON, as its consensus candidate for the upcoming bye-election into the Federal House of Representatives for Ibadan North Federal Constituency.
The decision emerged following a high-level consultative meeting convened by the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and attended by all seven aspirants who had expressed interest in securing the party’s ticket. The gathering, held in Ibadan, brought together key stakeholders determined to present a united front and avoid internal divisions ahead of the bye-election.
Before the final deliberation with the Governor, the seven aspirants had earlier met with prominent PDP leaders and stakeholders within Ibadan North Local Government. During these preliminary discussions, each aspirant publicly declared their commitment to a transparent and inclusive process, vowing to support any candidate that emerged through consensus.
The aspirants who participated in the consultations included:
- Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Adeniyi Bibire (Ward 1)
- Hon. Kabiru Salami De-Bomba (Ward 2)
- Hon. Waheed Akanbi Biro (Ward 3)
- Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle DON (Ward 4)
- Hon. Lanre Sarumi (Ward 7)
- Hon. Kamorudeen Oladimeji Olayinka (Ward 8)
- Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami (Ward 10)
- Hon. Matthew Alani Oyeniyi (Ward 12)
At the decisive meeting presided over by Governor Makinde, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle DON, who is currently the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, emerged as the consensus flagbearer. In an exemplary display of party loyalty and sportsmanship, the other six aspirants graciously stepped down and pledged their total support for his candidacy.
Other Aspirants Promised Appointments
Sources who requested anonymity told Eagles Sight News that “the remarkable thing is that every aspirant left with either a promise of a role or an assurance of future consideration. All thanks to Governor Seyi Makinde’s inclusive approach. Truly, it pays to be part of the government.” According to the sources, this commitment was instrumental in reinforcing party unity and ensuring that no one felt left out of the process.
The meeting was attended by several influential figures in the PDP, including former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and prominent Ibadan North political leader, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi; Senior Executive Assistant to the Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal; the State PDP Secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke; and respected Ibadan North PDP stalwart, Baba Ismail Ashipa.
This development signals a strengthened and united PDP front in Ibadan North, positioning the party advantageously as it prepares for the bye-election. Observers say the consensus reflects strategic foresight and could bolster the party’s electoral prospects in the constituency.
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