Ahead of the Saturday August 16 bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State, five political parties and their candidates have signed a peace accord.
The peace accord was signed at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, on Wednesday.
The five candidates who signed the peace agreement include Dexter Femi Akin-Alamu, African Democratic Congress (ADC); Adewale Haastrup Olatunji, All Progressives Congress (APC); Olabisi Olajumoke Odususi, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA); Fola Sunday Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Hammed Badmus of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
The event was attended by leaders of the political parties, security chiefs and other stakeholders.
The by-election was billed to take place on Saturday, 16th August, 2025.
The election is to fill the vacant position created as a result of the demise of the last occupant of the seat, Hon. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi.
Akinremi died last year at the age of 51.
INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Oyo State, Dr Adeniran Rahmon Tella, while addressing the gathering, noted that the peace accord became necessary in order to ensure a violence-free and fair election.
He assured of the Commission’s commitment to conducting a credible election.
Tella encouraged the candidates and their supporters to maintain a high level of decorum and sportsmanship throughout the electoral process.
“The signing of this Peace Accord is a crucial step towards ensuring a free, fair and transparent election.
“As we embark on this critical process. I urge all stakeholders to adhere to the principles outlined in the Peace Accord.
“Let us work together to create an environment that allows voters to exercise their rights without fear or intimidation,” he pleaded.
