The Oyo State Government in South West Nigeria, has assured of fair and credible Local Government and Councilorship election in the state come December 29, 2026.
The Chairman of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Dr. Babatunde Adeniyi, gave the assurance when the executives of the Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Ibadan, the State capital.
Adeniyi asserted that the Commission will abide by the rules and guidelines of the electoral process to deliver a credible election that will be acceptable by all political parties and citizens of the state.
He said: “All the processes leading to the election are in top gear, we will ensure to comply with all relevant laws and conduct a credible election that will be acceptable to all.”
Media Support
The OYSIEC Chairman solicited the support of the media and political parties in the state to be able to deliver on his mandate and as well address the issue of voter apathy that usually characterises local government elections in the state.
He appreciated the media for the support given to the Commission in the past as the bridge between the rulers and the followers, and promised to leverage it now that he has assumed office as the Chairman of the Commission.
Adeniyi stated: “You have really assisted us with your adequate and balanced reportage, we are happy and grateful for your constant support.
“The activities of the election have commenced and there is no way we will be able to deliver a transparent and credible election without your support.”
In the same vein, the OYSIEC Commissioner, Mr. Remi Ayoade, called on all political parties in the state to participate in the forthcoming local government and councilorship election in the state.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Mr Yinka Adeniran, who led the executive members on the visit, described the OYSIEC Chairman as a unionist who has won many battles for the good of the downtrodden.
Adeniran said the unionism in Adeniyi will bring about a radical change to the commission, and pledged the commitment of the Chapel members to support him to achieve desired results.
“We believe in your ability to deliver a credible and fair election and deepen democracy at the grassroots for the good of the state,” Adeniran noted.