Gov. Makinde Flags Off PDP Campaign for House of Rep By-Election.

‎By Adewale Owoade

‎Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has rallied residents of Ibadan North Local Government to vote for Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the forthcoming House of Representatives by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025.

‎The governor made the call during the official flag-off of the PDP campaign and the presentation of the party’s flag to Oyekunle, held at the Bodija International Market in Ibadan.

Gov Makinde praised Oyekunle’s experience as a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and his contributions to the state government as Deputy Chief of Staff, saying these qualities make him the ideal candidate to represent Ibadan North Federal Constituency.

The governor urged residents to mobilize voters to support the PDP candidate.

‎”I want to greet you, the people of Oyo State, especially the people of Ibadan North. You all know that I don’t have a godfather; I only have you, the people.

“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 will vote for on the 16th, who will go and represent the people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency, was once a member of the Oyo State House of 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.

‎”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.”

Earlier in his welcome address, the Director-General of the Campaign and former chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Mr Ademola Omotosho, thanked Governor Makinde for his leadership and support for the PDP candidate and the party.

Other PDP leaders and chieftains, including former Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi and former Member of the House of Representatives Dada Abiodun Awoleye, also rallied support for the party’s candidate.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr Bayo Lawal, and other party officials. (NAN)