OYSIEC, IPAC Begin Preparations as Party Primaries for LG Elections Hold June 29–July 27
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), led by its Chairman, Dr. Afeez Adeniyi, has held an interactive meeting with representatives of registered political parties in Oyo state as part of preparations for the forthcoming local government council elections in the state.
During the meeting, which took place at the Commission’s headquarters in Ibadan, copies of the election guidelines were distributed to political parties by OYSIEC ahead of primaries scheduled to hold between June 29 and July 27, 2026.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Adeniyi emphasized the critical role political parties play in the electoral process, urging them to diligently discharge their constitutional responsibilities to ensure a credible and peaceful election.
He stressed the importance of conducting party primaries within the stipulated period and forwarding the names of successful candidates to the commission as required by the electoral law.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr. Kabiru Akinade, assured the commission of the council cooperation and support before, during and after the local government election.