The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan Northeast local government where Governor Seyi Makinde hails from, has elected Hon Abiodun Babalola as the consensus candidate for Ibadan Northeast constituency 1.
The local government stakeholders forum conducted the election on Sunday where Babalola emerged defeating his closest challenger, Oyelakin Taiwo. The ex-Ibadan East LCDA boss polled 7 votes while Oyelakin polled 5 votes.
He will replace the serving lawmaker, Mogaji Akinajo who is not a member of the G13.
In constituency 2 Hon Olusola Owolabi, a member of G13 was alleged to have been imposed by the leaders.
The leaders who voted are
Chief Bayo Lawal – Commissioner for Lg and Chieftaincy Matters
Baba Isiaka fatokun ( party chairman PDP ibadan Northeast)
3. Hakeem Ladeji
4. Hon Gbenga Adewusi
5. Barrister Muyiwa MAKINDE
6. Hon Akin Akinleye
7.Leader Remi Yussuf
8. Akeem Azeez
9.hon ibrahim Akintayo ( executive chairman of ibadan Northeast local government.
10. Mogaji Wale Ladoja
11. Chief Mrs Funmilayo Arulogun
12. Mrs Komolafe Tinuade ( Oyo south senatorial woman leader PDP )
