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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus members at the federal house of representatives from Oyo state have expressed their satisfaction over the conduct of the electorate at the ongoing Ibadan North bye-election.
The federal representatives members who were on ground as the party’s election supervisors when speaking with newsmen that monitored the excercise at Agbowo/UI area in Ibadan North lauded the process.
The federal lawmakers, Hon. Shina Oyedeji (Member representing Itesiwaju, Kajola, and Iwajowa Federal Constituency) and Hon. Adebayo Adepoju (Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency) commended all the stakeholders’ conduct in the election, describing the exercise as hitch- free.
Hon Shina Oyedeji flanked by the Former Deputy Governor of the state, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi and Hon Adebayo Adepoju said, “So far, so good. We have visited many polling units and everywhere has been peaceful. There are no clashes, no noise, and security agencies are doing their jobs effectively.
“INEC officials have also been prompt. At least in areas like Bashorun, Bodija, and now here in Agbowo, the process has been smooth, and we are expecting good results.” Oyedeji said.
In his own remarks over the election, Hon Adebayo Adepoju said, “At this stage, it is still early to make conclusive remarks because elections are very dynamic. However, from what I have seen so far, the process has been peaceful. People are genuinely excited to finally have a representative again after over a year.
“We look forward to the outcome and hope for a better Oyo State.” Adepoju stated.
Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi PDP Supervisor for the poll also noted that the turnout was impressive.
He said, “The turnout has been impressive so far. People have come out, within their capacity, to exercise their civic responsibility.
“My message is one of appreciation to INEC, who have done well today, and to security agencies who have maintained order.”
Mr Victor Olojede, the Senior Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Students’ Affairs, while speaking with journalists at one of the polling units located inside the University of Ibadan said, “In the student environment, where we have about 22 to 25 polling units within the University of Ibadan and 3 to 4 in the staff quarters at Abadina, the turnout has been impressive.
“Despite the fact that students are on mid-semester break, our students are on holiday, but some of them still came out to vote.
“The process has been peaceful with no reports of violence. However, there was an attempt by some parties to use security agents to intimidate residents of Abadina College, but we were able to stop them. Generally, the atmosphere remains calm,” Victor said.