Ibadan, Nigeria – In a show of solidarity and support, the mogajis in Ibadan North Federal Constituency have endorsed Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji, popularly known as Murphy, as their candidate for the upcoming bye-election. The bye-election, scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 16, 2025, was necessitated by the death of Hon. Olaide Akinremi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker who represented the constituency until his passing on July 10, 2024.
Speaking on behalf of the mogajis in Ibadan North Local Government, Chief Isma’il A. Olagunju, Mogaji Akinsola Gbenla, expressed their unwavering support for Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji, who emerged as the candidate of the APC for the bye-election. “We, the mogajis in Ibadan North, are solidly behind Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji,” Chief Olagunju said. “We believe he is the best candidate to represent our constituency and we are confident that he will win the bye-election.”
Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji emerged as the flagbearer of the APC after scoring 31 votes out of the 60 votes cast during the party’s primary election. The election, which was carried out in line with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was devoid of any controversy.
The mogajis’ endorsement is a significant boost to Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji’s campaign, as it demonstrates the level of support he enjoys from the traditional leaders in the constituency. With the bye-election just around the corner, the APC candidate is expected to leverage on this endorsement to win over more voters.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the bye-election, and the stage is set for a keenly contested poll. Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji’s emergence as the APC candidate has generated a lot of excitement among his supporters, who believe he is the best person to represent the constituency.
As the campaign heats up, Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji is expected to intensify his efforts to reach out to voters and articulate his vision for the constituency. With the mogajis’ endorsement, he has a strong foundation to build on, and it remains to be seen how he will leverage on this support to win the bye-election.
The bye-election is seen as a crucial test of the APC’s strength in the constituency, and Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji’s performance will be closely watched by party leaders and supporters. A win for the APC would be a significant morale boost for the party, while a loss would raise questions about the party’s ability to hold onto the seat and its popularity among voters in the constituency. As the campaign heats up, Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji, popularly known as Murphy, will need to convince voters that he is the best candidate to represent their interests in the National Assembly.
Speaking on behalf of the mogajis in Ibadan North Local Government, Chief Ismaila Ayodele Olagunju, Mogaji Akinsola Gbenla, expressed confidence in Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji’s ability to win the bye-election. “We have endorsed Murphy as our candidate, and we are confident that he will emerge victorious on August 16,” he said.
Chief Olagunju noted that Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji’s emergence as the APC candidate was a testament to his popularity and acceptability among party members. “Murphy’s victory in the party primaries was a landslide, and we believe that he has the pulse of the people,” he added.
The mogajis in Ibadan North Federal Constituency have thrown their weight behind Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji, and their endorsement is expected to boost his chances of winning the bye-election. With the APC’s strong grassroots support in the constituency, many believe that Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji has a strong chance of emerging victorious on August 16.
As the campaign enters its final phase, Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji is expected to intensify his efforts to reach out to voters and articulate his vision for the constituency. With a win, he would be expected to deliver on his campaign promises and make a positive impact on the lives of his constituents.
The Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election has generated a lot of interest, and many are eagerly awaiting the outcome. Will Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji emerge victorious, or will one of his opponents pull off an upset? Only time will tell.
In the run-up to the bye-election, stakeholders in the constituency have been calling for peaceful and issue-based campaigns. They have also urged voters to exercise their franchise and choose a candidate who has the best interests of the constituency at heart.
The stakeholders’ call for peaceful campaigns is expected to promote a conducive environment for voters to make informed decisions. As the election date approaches, voters are expected to carefully consider the candidates’ manifestos and track records to determine who best represents their interests. The outcome of the bye-election will likely have significant implications for the constituency’s development and representation in the National Assembly.
