Ibadan North Bye-Election: Oyo APC Chieftain Bolaji ‘Repete’ Calls for Unity, Urges Continuation of Akinremi’s Legacy with Progressive Ideology

Hon. Bolaji Afeez Repete, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress {APC], has appealed to the party members in Ibadan North federal constituency to remain united, says Akinremi’s legacy should be immortalized through progressive ideology.

The report reads

‘May the soul of Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) continue to rest in perfect peace. Ameen.

His transition on the 10th of July, 2024, remains a monumental loss to Ibadan North Federal Constituency and the entire progressive family of Oyo State, Southwest, and Nigeria at large. As a 2nd term member of the House of Representatives Abuja, he embodied greatness and excellence in legislation and service. A very rare breed in our political landscape, Hon. Akinremi was a beacon of intelligence, compassion, brilliance, masses centred and people oriented leadership while he was alive. To fill his vacant seat, INEC has now slated a rerun by-election for Saturday, 16th August 2025.

For us in APC, this is not just another electoral outing but it is a sacred duty, a clarion and passionate call to all true progressive elements across Ibadan North to rise and rally behind the APC. We must carry the political torch passed on by our departed brother and leader, and continue the great work he started. Hon. Akinremi laid a very strong political foundation, which his successor must inherit that legacy and be able and ready to expand it.

This election is about consolidating the gains of the past, securing a better future, and preserving the labour of a patriot who served us with dignity and integrity.

As members of APC in Oyo State, we cannot afford complacency. We must not allow the opposition to exploit our temporary differences or grief to their advantage. This is the time for unity and subdue personal ambition for collective progress, and to put the interests of our people first. The fate of our 2027 political direction begins with this crucial election. Let us view it as a prelude to the emancipation of Oyo State people from forces that have since 2019, electorally undermined our potential and impoverished our people despite the trillions of money they have collected from Abuja under the PDP Seyi Makinde led administration.

The APC Oyo State is the custodian of true progressive ideology in the Southwest and under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we must emerge victorious in Ibadan North as a resounnding testament of our resilience, loyalty, and commitment to the greater good of the larger numbers of our constituents. It is achievable.

To all the aspirants who showed interest under the platform of APC, you have proved your political capacity,fought a good fight and demonstrated your ability to resist any undemocratic tendencies. I salute your courage, perseverance and understanding, Hon. Wale Olatunji Murphy is one of us, a son of the soil and a worthy standard bearer of the APC.

I appeal with utmost sincerity to the supporters and loyalists of Hon. Olusegun Olaleye, Hon. Idris Lapade, Hon. Oluyinka Omiwole, Hon. Adekunle Oladeji, Hon. Saheed Aderounmu, Hon. Khalil Mustapha, Hon. Olaitan Victor, Hon. Farouk Umar Alao, and Hon. Balikis Junaid to join hands together for this noble cause. This is bigger than any single ambition, it is about the soul of Ibadan North and the future of the constituency.

To the greatest youths of Oyo State, particularly those resident across the communities of UI, Sango, Bodija, Yemetu, Mokola, Oke Are, Ijokodo, and every other communities and neighbourhood of Ibadan North Local Government, this is your moment. As one of you, who has stood with the progressive cause for over two decades without faltering, I beg you to embrace the call for continuity and impactful leadership. Let us vote for competence, for experience, and for a candidate who has the capacity to bring the dividends of democracy directly from Abuja to Ibadanland.

Let us vote for jobs creation and facilitation for our youths, empowerment for our women, visible infrastructure and projects and inclusive development in our communities. Let us vote for the legacy of Jagaban. Vote APC. Vote Wale Murphy. Let Ibadan North Rise Again’.