Bye-Election: Aspirants Reject Murphy’s Imposition, Back Repete for Ibadan North APC Ticket

As the bye-election into the vacant House of Representatives position in Ibadan North Federal Constituency draws closer, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not been able to resolve the internal wrangling amongst them.

The United Aspirants Forum has decided to rally behind a consensus candidate in the forthcoming election on August 16, 2025.

The forum which consists of seven aspirants in a letter addressed to both national and state organ of the party expressed that it has decided to rally round the candidacy of Hon. Khalil Mustapha Repete as its consensus candidate. The decision was made after a meeting on 30th July, 2025, at the State Party Secretariat, Oke-Ado, Ibadan.

The forum thereby requested that the party consider its choice of Hon. Mustapha Repete to ascertain maximum support in the bye-election.

“We, the seven aspirants under the platform of the United Aspirants Forum, Ibadan North Federal Constituency 2025, held a meeting on 30th July 2025 at the State Party Secretariat, Oke Ado, Ibadan. The meeting was conducted in two segments.

“The first segment comprised the Apex leaders of Ibadan North, the Peace Advocates led by Prince Adeyoju and Chief Wale Owu, and the leadership of the state, while the second segment was a closed-door meeting which included the state chairman, Alh. Olaide Abas, His Excellency, Barr. Iyiola Oladokun, His Excellency Chief Alake Adeyemo, His Excellency, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan.

“After serious deliberation in the closed-door meeting, we, the united aspirants, conducted an internal election among ourselves to determine the unified candidate for the party to move forward. The outcome of the election was clear: Hon. Khalil Mustapha Repete emerged as the winner.

“In light of this outcome, we have all resolved to mobilize our supporters for the candidature of Hon. Khalil Mustapha Repete in the forthcoming by-election. We believe that Hon. Khalil Mustapha Repete is the ideal candidate to lead our party to victory, and we pledge to support his candidacy and work together towards a victorious outcome that will strengthen the APC’s hold on the constituency.

“We humbly request that this resolution be considered and Hon. Khalil Mustapha Repete be recognized as our consensus candidate. This will enable us to present a united front and ensure a victorious outcome for the party.”

The aspirants involved in the consensus are; Olusegun Olaleye (Radical), Adekunle Oladeji (Omo Bao), Idris Lapade (Lapido), Oluyinka Omikunle, Saheed Aderounmu (Symbol), and Khalil Mustapha Repete.