OYSIEC Chair Urges Youths to Participate Actively in LG Elections
—Assures Man O War, NYCN of collaboration
The Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC), Dr. Afees Adeniyi, has called on the youths in Oyo state and beyond to take the responsibility of building the nation by participating actively in both the local government and national elections .
Dr Adeniyi made the call on Thursday while receiving the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter and officers and men of the Man O War Nigeria, Oyo State Command , who were on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
He explained that active participation of citizens in the electoral process either as an electorate or contestant remains pivotal in changing the fortune of the country for good .
Speaking on the level of preparations for the Oyo State local government council elections, slated for December 29 , 2026, Dr Adeniyi hinted that the primary elections are ongoing among the registered political parties in the state in which the commission members were being invited to observe .
He said further that the election guidelines and time table had been released while several meetings were held with the registered political parties and security agencies in the state.
He added that the security agencies visited so far have assured the commission of a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the elections .
Dr Adeniyi admonished the National Youth Council of Nigeria to assist the commission in sensitizing the prospective voters on the need to participate in the electoral process and also vote on election day .
Similarly, the OYSIEC Chairman lauded the Man O War Nigeria for its selfless services in various communities, efforts made in combating cultism in some tertiary institutions years back, the support accorded the commission in previous elections and roles in the development of Nigeria as a whole .
He assured both organizations of effective collaboration towards achieving a peaceful election that is orderly and acceptable.
“Preparations for the local government council elections are in top gear. The State government has assured us of all the logistics for the poll, the security agencies have also promised necessary support”.
In their remarks, the Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State, Comrade Eniola Alex and the State Commander, Man O War Nigeria, MC Alhaji Yekeen Lukman, represented by DMC Akinola Akinkunmi, said the purpose of the visit was to discuss the possible ways and areas of collaboration with OYSIEC ahead of the local government council elections.
Enumerating some of the functions and critical roles of their organizations, the duo advocated for sustained relationships between the election management body and stakeholders.
