The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has called for effective collaboration with critical stakeholders to ensure improved participation of residents in the forthcoming Local Government Council elections in Oyo State.

The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Babatunde Afees Adeniyi, made the call on Tuesday while hosting the new executives of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Oyo State Chapter, at the OYSIEC Headquarters in Ibadan.

Dr. Adeniyi described political parties as principal stakeholders in a democratic setting, urging them to continue to accord the Commission the support and cooperation they had demonstrated in the past.

According to him, “Today’s engagement with the IPAC executives elected on February 18, 2026, is aimed at sustaining the cordial relationship that we have established with the group and to ensure that the election we are going to conduct in Oyo State is peaceful and credible.

“A number of observations have been raised during our discussions, and these will be addressed accordingly.

“We call for the support of critical stakeholders, particularly political parties and security agencies. We are using this opportunity to assure them that everything possible will be done to ensure that the election we are going to conduct will be credible and acceptable. We therefore urge them to cooperate with us, pray for us, and work with us.”

In his remarks, the new IPAC Chairman in Oyo State, Mr. Kabiru Akinade, stated that the visit was to formally introduce the newly elected IPAC executives to the Commission and strengthen collaboration with the leadership of OYSIEC  ahead of future electoral activities.

He noted that the forthcoming local government council elections in the State would provide an opportunity for political parties to assess their strengths and weaknesses as the 2027 general elections approach.

Mr. Akinade also commended the administration of Seyi Makinde for sustaining the conduct of local government council elections in the State since 2021. He therefore urged political parties to mobilise their members and supporters to participate actively in the forthcoming election.

He further assured that IPAC would work with all political parties to ensure a peaceful, credible, and successful local government poll across Oyo State.

.. releases revised  timetable, schedule of  activities

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has announced Tuesday, 29 December 2026 as the new date for the conduct of the local government council elections across the State.

This is contained in a statement signed by the OYSIEC Chairman, Dr Babatunde Afees Adeniyi and made available to journalists in Ibadan.

The development, according to the statement dated March 4, 2026, was as a result of the recently revised presidential and national assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from 20 February, 2027 to 16 January, 2027, a date previously scheduled by OYSIEC for the conduct of the local government council elections.

The statement reads: “The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) hereby informs political parties, security agencies, stakeholders and the general public that the Local Government Election earlier Scheduled for Saturday, 16 January 2027, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 29 December 2026 between 8:OO A.M to  3:00 P.M.

“This decision became necessary following the recent revision of the  national electoral timetable by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), which moved the Presidential and National Assembly elections from 20 February 2027 to 16 January 2027  a date  previously scheduled by OYSIEC for the conduct of Local Government Elections in Oyo State – thereby creating an operational and logistical overlap.

“After due consultation, the Commission resolved to reschedule the election to Tuesday, 29 December 2026 in order to prevent operational congestion, ensure optimal security deployment, protect voter participation, maintain administrative clarity, and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process”

Dr. Babatunde explained that the electioneering campaign by the political parties will end 12 Midnight on  Monday, 28 December 2026 while Re-run election will hold on  Tuesday, 5 January 2027 if any.

He urged political parties and relevant stakeholders to continue their preparations in accordance with the revised date and timetable as the  Commission remains fully committed to conducting a peaceful, transparent, credible, and inclusive local government election. Kindly find the link to the Timetable below.

https://osiec.oyostate.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TIME-TABLE-FOR-2026-2027-LG-ELECTION.pdf