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2023 Election: Top 3 Governorship Candidates in Oyo State
Here are the top 3 Governorship Candidates that will be contesting in the 2023 Gubernatorial election in Oyo State…
Who are the top Governorship Candidates in Oyo State? — The 2023 elections are fast approaching and candidates for several political posts are emerging by the day. This article details the top 3 Governorship candidates in Oyo State.
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Top 3 Governorship Candidates in Oyo State
| # | Governorship Candidate | Political Party | Net Worth |
| 1. | Governor Seyi Makinde | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) | $4.4 Million |
| 2. | Teslim Folarin | All Progressives Congress (APC) | $5 Million |
| 3. | Joshua Olukayode Popoola | New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) | – |
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1. Governor Seyi Makinde – PDP
Seyi Makinde is the current Governor of Oyo State. Earlier this year, it was made known that he would be running for a second term in the 2023 elections. However, he has successfully emerged as the winner of the governorship primary elections. And he is now the PDP candidate for the Oyo state Governorship elections coming up in 2023. The results of the primary election show Seyi Makinde had a total vote of 1,040, beating his other contenders.
Recently, he announced the chairman of Oyo State Housing Corporation, Bayo Lawal, as his running mate. Lastly, Seyi Makinde has a net worth of $4.4 million.
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2. Teslim Folarin – APC
Teslim Folarin is the Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District. He has now emerged as the APC Governorship candidate in Oyo State for the 2023 elections. This was after beating his other contenders in the Primary election, having a total of 954 votes.
Meanwhile, there is a rumour that the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan might resign to become Teslim Folarin’s running mate. Lastly, Teslim Folarin has a net worth of $5 million.
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3. Joshua Olukayode Popoola – NNPP
Joshua Olukayode Popoola has emerged as the NNPP Governorship Candidate in Oyo State for the 2023 elections. According to information gathered by RNN, he was declared after Delegates from the 33 local government areas in Oyo State came to an agreement, as he is the only one that purchased the gubernatorial form.
His victory speech involves him advising other candidates and himself to say no to thuggery, buying and selling of votes. He advised on making the forthcoming election free and fair and business exchange free. Joshua Olukayode Popoola has no net worth information online.
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Top 3 Governorship Candidates in Oyo State for the 2023 Election
Here is a summary of the list of the top 3 Governorship candidates in Oyo State for the 2023 election:
- Governor Seyi Makinde – PDP
- Teslim Folarin – APC
- Joshua Olukayode Popoola – NNPP