The Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee, INEC, has launched the names of 5 candidates contesting the forthcoming bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State.
The names had been contained in a press release issued by the electoral physique and obtained by DAILY POST on Monday.
The bye-election is scheduled to carry on Saturday, August 16, following the dying of the speedy previous occupant of the seat, Hon. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi.
Akinremi, who was serving a second time period underneath the platform of the All Progressives Congress, died in July last year.
INEC had earlier indicated that nineteen political parties signalled interest in contesting the election.
Nonetheless, the fee has now launched the ultimate listing that includes 5 candidates representing their respective political events.
The candidates embody Dexter Femi Akin-Alamu of the African Democratic Congress, Adewale Haastrup Olatunji of the All Progressives Congress, and Olabisi Olajumoke Odususi of the All Progressives Grand Alliance.
Additionally on the listing are Fola Sunday Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering and Hammed Badmus of the Zenith Labour Social gathering.
