The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) on Wednesday called on its Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) to discharge their duties diligently and in line with the commission's electoral guidelines. The call was made during a strategic meeting involving officers from all 33 local government areas of the state, held at the commission's headquarters in Ibadan, in preparation for the 2026 Local Government Council Elections.
Call for Neutrality and Dedication
OYSIEC Chairman Dr. Afees Adeniyi emphasized that officers must remain neutral and avoid any form of misconduct. He solicited their support and commitment to ensure a free, fair, transparent, and credible electoral process. Adeniyi reiterated the commission's dedication to conducting credible local government elections and urged officers to play by the rules in the interest of the state.
“I am impressed with the turnout and your interest in the electoral process. You are our ambassadors in your various local governments and also our partners at the commission. We require your support and commitment to achieve a free, fair, transparent and credible election,” Adeniyi stated.
He further appealed, “I appeal to you to be part of this legacy. You are not representing any political party, but serving as ambassadors of OYSIEC and representatives of the people of the state. Let posterity judge you positively and ensure you avoid misconduct.”
Forum Chairman's Response
In his remarks, the Chairman of the forum, Dr. Olusegun Odekunle, commended the new OYSIEC leadership for seeking their support. He assured the commission of the officers' commitment to conducting a credible, free, and fair election. Odekunle urged the commission to continue prioritizing the welfare of EOs and AEOs before, during, and after the election exercise. He also pledged the unalloyed support of forum members toward ensuring the successful conduct of an acceptable and credible local government election in Oyo State.
