The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has assured of fair and credible Local Governments and councilorship elections in the state by Dec. 29, 2026.
The OYSIEC Chairman, Dr Babatunde Adeniyi, gave the assurance when the executives of the Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by its Chairman, Yinka Adeniran, paid him a courtesy visit in Ibadan.
Adeniyi said the commission would abide by the rules and guidelines of the electoral process to deliver a credible election that would be acceptable by all political parties and citizens of the state.
“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,” he said.
The 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 characterised local government elections in the state.
He appreciated the media for the support they have been given to him in the past before assuming office as the chairman of the commission and promised to leverage on it .
“This visit will not be taken for granted, media practitioners have done well as the bridge between the rulers and the followers. 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,” he said.
Also speaking, OYSIEC Commissioner, Remi Ayoade, called on all political parties in the state to participate in the forthcoming local government and councilorship elections in the state.
Earlier, Chairman of Correspondents’ Chapel of NUJ, Adeniran, described OYSIEC Chairman as a unionist who has won many battles for the good of the downtrodden.
Adeniran said unionism in Adeniyi would bring about a radical change to the commission and pledged the commitment of the Chapel members to support him to achieve result.
“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 said.
