The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as ‘DON’ of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election.
According to the official results, Hon. Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 18,404 votes, winning against his closest contestant, Hon. Adewale Olatunji, known as Murphy, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 8,312 votes.
The Returning Officer, Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, announced on Saturday, 16th of August 2025, at the Collation Centre in Ikolaba High School, Ibadan.
This victory means Oyekunle of the PDP will succeed the late Hon. Musiliu Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) of the APC, who died last year, 10th of July, 2024 and made the seat vacant prompting the bye-election.
The victory is being celebrated as an important comeback for the PDP, reclaiming the Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat for the first time since 2011.
Excited party members and supporters were seen in the street jubilating shortly after the declaration, describing the victory as a “coast-to-coast victory” and a reaffirmation of PDP’s growing popularity in Oyo State.
