Ibadan North Bye-Election: Hon. Babajide Gabriel Congratulates Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle DON On Emergence As PDP Consensus Candidate* *••••Commends Aspirants For Their Rare Display Of Sportsmanship

In the wake of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to present a united front ahead of the forthcoming bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Babajide Gabriel, member representing Ibadan North Constituency 2 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, has congratulated Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON, on his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate.

Hon. Folajimi DON, who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, was unanimously adopted during a high-level meeting with the Governor and all PDP aspirants.

The decision has been widely praised as a strategic move that reflects party unity and loyalty to the PDP’s broader vision.

Hon. Babajide Gabriel lauded Hon. Folajimi’s consistent display of loyalty, competence, and service to the people of Oyo State, describing his emergence as “well-deserved” and “timely for the party’s continued dominance in Ibadan North.”

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my dear brother and colleague, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle DON.

His emergence is not just a personal victory, but a clear indication of his credibility, loyalty to the party, and service-oriented leadership,” Hon. Babajide said.

He also commended all other aspirants for their political maturity and rare display of sportsmanship.

The aspirants who stepped down in favor of the consensus arrangement include: Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Bibire, Hon. Kabiru Salami De-Bomba, Hon. Waheed Akanbi Biro, Hon. Lanre Sarumi, Hon. Kamorudeen Oladimeji Olayinka, Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami, and Hon. Matthew Alani Oyeniyi.

“These aspirants have proven themselves as true party men.

Their selfless action shows that they are more concerned about the unity and success of our great party than personal ambitions.

I salute their courage and commitment,” he added.

The consensus arrangement, which was finalized during a meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde, also had in attendance key PDP stakeholders such as former Deputy Governor Barr. Hazeem Gbolarumi, Chief Bayo Lawal, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke (PDP State Secretary), and Ibadan North PDP chieftain, Baba Ismail Ashipa.

Hon. Babajide Gabriel emphasized that the PDP is now stronger and more united than ever in Ibadan North, expressing full confidence in the party’s ability to secure victory in the upcoming bye-election.

“With this level of unity, coordination, and visionary leadership under Governor Seyi Makinde, the PDP is well-positioned to record another landslide victory in Ibadan North Federal Constituency,” he concluded.