By-Election: 217,980 Voters To Determine Fate Of 5 Contestants In Ibadan North

As the by-election to fill the vacant House of Representatives seat in Ibadan North Federal Constituency holds Saturday, five political parties are contesting for votes from 217, 980 prospective voters who have collected their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).

The prospective voters are expected to determine the fate of the candidates contesting in the by-election.

Replacement for the seat became necessary due to the death of the former occupant of the seat, Hon Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who died in July last year.

The Saturday’s election is billed to take place in twelve (12) electoral wards that make up the federal constituency.

Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command has assured residents of its preparedness to ensure a credible, secure, and peaceful exercise.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Oyo Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso said police earlier held consultations with security stakeholders and facilitated the signing of a peace accord by political aspirants who pledged to avoid violence before, during, and after the polls.

According to Osifeso, key measures announced include the deployment of only recognised security agencies at polling units, strict enforcement of electoral laws, prohibition of campaigning or displaying political symbols at polling stations, and a ban on alcohol sales near voting areas.

The Command also barred uniformed personnel from escorting candidates to polling units and warned against voter inducement or possession of weapons.