LGAs ELECTION: OYSIEC BEGINS SENSITIVE MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION THURSDAY
On Monday, the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission began a two-day training for ad-hoc staff ahead of this Saturday’s local government election in the state.
The body also announced that the distribution of sensitive materials will commence on Thursday, April 25, with local government areas in the Oke Ogun axis, while other local government areas in Ibadan, the state capital, are to receive them last.
According to reports, OYSIEC had fixed Saturday, April 27, 2024, for the council’s poll in the state.
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Its Chairman, Isiaka Olagunju, while addressing the electoral and assistant electoral officers, ward collation officers, returning officers and supervisors in Ibadan and Oyo towns, respectively, urged them to discharge their duties as expected.
Olagunju, who described the trainees as partners in progress, further advised them to ensure that their conduct conforms with the electoral guidelines of the commission.
He said, “I am impressed with the turnout and your interest in the electoral process. You are our partners at the commission. We require your support and commitment to achieve a free, fair, transparent and credible election.
“I am appealing to you to be part of this legacy. You are not representing any political party, you are representing the people of the state. So, let prosperity judge you and ensure you avoid misconduct.” The chairman appealed.
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