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 electoral guidelines of the commission.

 The OYSIEC Chairman, Dr. Afees Adeniyi, made the call  a strategic meeting involving Electoral Officers and Assistant Electoral Officers across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state in preparation for the 2026 Local Government Council Elections.

The meeting was  held at the Commission’s headquarters in Ibadan, the state capital.

Adeniyi, who  stressed  that they must remain neutral and avoid any form of misconduct, solicited the support and commitment of the officers towards ensuring a free, fair, transparent and credible election process.

The OYSIEC chief, who reiterated the commitment of the commission to conduct free, fair and credible local government elections, admonished the officers to play according to the rule in the interest of the state.

According to him, “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.

“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,” he said.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the forum, Dr. Olusegun Odekunle, commended the new leadership of OYSIEC for seeking their support, assuring the Commission of their commitment towards the conduct of a credible, free and fair election in the state.

 Odekunle urged the Commission to continue prioritising the welfare of Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) before, during and after the election exercise.

 He also pledged the unalloyed support of members of the forum towards ensuring the successful conduct of an acceptable and credible local government election in Oyo State.