LG POLLS: OYSIEC Pledges Adherence to Electoral Laws

…lauds Roles of Political Parties, Media in Election Conduct

The Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Dr. Babatunde Afees Adeniyi has reaffirmed the commitment of the commission to strictly adhere to the electoral laws in the conduct of the forthcoming local government council elections in the state.

The Chairman stated this on Wednesday during an engagement with Members of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) , Oyo State Chapter and the Executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) correspondents’ chapel at the Commission’s Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.

He sought the support and collaboration with the political parties, Inter Party Advisory Council and the media in conducting a free, fair, and credible local government election in the state.

The Chairman assured the public that the commission will do everything humanly possible to conduct a credible and acceptable election.

He appreciated the Media for being a partner in progress during the previous Local Government Elections held in the state, urging them to continue their support for the commission.

Speaking, the Chairman,NUJ, Correspondents’ Chapel,Mr.Yinka Adeniran stated that the visit was to congratulate and familiarize themselves with the OYSIEC Chairman , members of the commission, and also strengthen collaboration with the leadership of the commission ahead of future electoral activities.

In his remarks, the new IPAC chairman in Oyo State, Mr. Kabiru Akinade , expressed concern over the idea of a political party emerging winners in all the local governments during the council elections.

He opined that when the idea of winners take all is abolished, other political parties will be able to mobilise their members and supporters to participate actively in the local government council elections.

He admonished OYSIEC leadership to look inward on how to put an end to such ideology in the interest of the masses .