In a shocking revelation, Naija TODAY News has uncovered a plan by the opposition party in Oyo State to use vote buying and federal power to win the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, August 16, 2025. The by-election was called following the demise of Hon. Musiliu Akinremi Jagaban, the late representative of the constituency at the National Assembly, House of Representatives.
According to information received from an anonymous source who wishes to remain unnamed, the opposition party has finalized plans with N2 billion to lure voters from major areas in Ibadan North Local Government with N50,000 per voter, while offering N30,000 per voter in other areas. This desperate attempt to manipulate the electoral process has raised concerns about the integrity of the by-election. The Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Army, tasked with protecting and securing the lives and properties of the masses, are expected to display professionalism before, during, and after the election.
As the election approaches, with only 18 hours to go, the major contenders are gearing up for what promises to be a closely contested battle. These include Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Hon. Olatunji Haastrup Adewale Murphy of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as candidates from other parties, such as Akin Alamu of the Alliance Democratic Congress (ADC), Odususi Olajumoke Olabisi of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Hammed Badmus of the Zenith Labor Party (ZLP), and Dr. Islamiyat Oluatoyin Abdul Kadir of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Naija TODAY News will be closely monitoring the election and providing updates as the situation unfolds.
The question on everyone’s mind is: will the opposition party’s plan succeed, or will the voters see through their tactics? The outcome of this by-election will have significant implications for the political landscape of Oyo State and the country at large. As the nation watches with bated breath, one thing is certain: the integrity of the electoral process will be put to the test.
In the coming hours, the tension will be palpable as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots. Will the opposition party’s alleged vote-buying plan sway the outcome, or will the electorate see through the tactics and vote based on merit? The Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Army will be under scrutiny to maintain peace and order throughout the process.
“As the election day approaches, anticipation is building, and the nation will be watching closely to see if the by-election is conducted fairly and transparently. The implications of this election will be significant, not just for the constituents of Ibadan North but for the broader political landscape of Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.”
