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You're referring to the Oyo State House of Assembly bye-election!
Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Constituency: Oyo East State Constituency
Reason for Bye-Election: The seat became vacant following the death of the former member, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, who represented the constituency.
Candidates:
- Hon. Adebayo Babalola (APC) - Incumbent member of the Oyo State House of Assembly
- Hon. Olamide Akindele (PDP) - Former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly
- Hon. Olamide Olatunji (ADC) - A former local government chairman
- Hon. Olamide Ogunwande (APM) - A businessman and politician
Key Issues:
- Infrastructure development: The candidates promised to prioritize the development of roads, healthcare facilities, and education in the constituency.
- Job creation: Many of the candidates emphasized the need to create jobs for the youth and empower them to become self-reliant.
- Security: The candidates pledged to work with the security agencies to ensure the safety and security of the people in the constituency.
Outcome:
The bye-election was won by Hon. Adebayo Babalola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 15, 222 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Olamide Akindele of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 10, 333 votes.
Reactions:
The APC hailed the victory as a testament to the popularity of the party and its candidate, while the PDP described the outcome as a "sham" and vowed to challenge the results in court.
The bye-election was seen as a litmus test for the parties ahead of the 2023 general elections in Oyo State.