10 politicians fight for late Senator Isiaka Adeleke's seat

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in a timetable released and signed by Administrative Secretary, Osun State, Barrister Ademusire E A said that the vacant seat left by late Senator Isiaka Adeleke will be filled by the bye election for Osun West Senatorial seat will hold on Saturday, July 8, 2017. 
The timetable released further revealed that June 15 would be last day for submission of form, June 22 for last day for publication of form, June 30 for submission of names and addresses of party agents and July 6th is the last day for campaign by political parties. 

Below are some of the strong contenders:
 1. Ademola Adeleke Ademola Adeleke is the younger brother to late Senator Isiaka Adeleke. 
2. Hon Akintola Omolaoye Akintola Omolaoye, the national ex-officio of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is also in the running. 
3. Rasaq Salinsile The State secretary of APC, Rasaq Salinsile. Campaigns have already begun

 4. Alhaji Tiamiyu Bello (APC) READ ALSO: Late Senator Adeleke's friend ignores panel's summon 
5. Mr Tijani Adekilekun (APC)
 6. Hon Bamidele Salam (PDP) Late Senator Adeleke younger brother is in the running

 7. Hon Rasheed Oyebanji Adeyemo (PDP) 
8. Hon Ajibade Falade (PDP)
 9. Senator Olasunkanmi Akinlabi (PDP) 
10. Comrade Wale Alakinde (PDP) 
11. Retired Colonel Olayiwola Falabi (PDP)