LG ELECTION : OYO ASSEMBLY ASSURES OYSIEC OF NECESSARY SUPPORT

…as Commission Enjoins Political Parties To Abide By Election Time Table

The Chairman, House Committee on Local Government , Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours , Hon .Akintunde Olajide, assured the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) of necessary support in the next local government council election.

He gave the assurance during the interactive session between members of the committee and the OYSIEC team on the release of the 2024 notice of election and timetable by the commission, held at the Caucus Room, State House of Assembly, Ibadan.

He emphasized the need to bridge the communication gap between the assembly and OYSIEC members; hence, there is a need to work hand in hand for the success of the poll.

The committee chairman, thereafter called on all political parties in the state to come out enmasse and participate in the election so as to have democratically elected chairmen at the councils, as stated by the Constitution of the country.

“I want to appreciate the OYSIEC Chairman and his team for complying with the provisions of the law. The commission has taken a giant step with the release of the 2024 election timetable.

“We assure you of our cooperation and support, especially in the areas of rules and regulations guiding your conduct, amendment of laws, and any other areas, so as to enable you to perform your functions more diligently”.

“We want you to build confidence in our people so that all political parties will participate in the election”.

Earlier in his remarks, the OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, revealed that prompt release of notice of election and timetable by the commission conforms with Section 28 of the 2022 electoral act, which says, notice should be made public 360 days ahead of election day.

Olagunju added that the decision will enable both the commission and political parties to prepare adequately and avert unforeseen circumstances.

He explained that it is essential for the people of the state to get involved in local government administration by participating actively in local government council elections.

Olagunju,who assured political parties in the state of equal treatment in the forthcoming local government council elections, enjoined the parties to abide by the election guidelines and timetable released by the commission.

He sought the support of the assembly members on the amendment of the OYSIEC law and the upcoming elections.

“The prompt release of the 2024 notice of election and timetable was in line with the new law, and the response gotten from the public was quite amazing”.

“We are ready to build on the success recorded in 2021, having identified areas to improve upon”.

“The Commission won’t accord any political party unnecessary favourism . We have distributed the election timetable to all political parties and expect them to conduct their primaries and submit names of their candidates within the stipulated time”.

“We have sworn to uphold the law and ensure the will of the people prevail, we enjoin political parties to come out enmasse and participate in the election”.

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