The Oyo state Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has been inaugurated by Gov. Seyi Makinde.
The commission will be chaired by Barr. Isiaka Olagunju while the members of the Commission are:
Comrade Adeniyi Afeez Babatunde
Alhaja Ganiyat Saka
Mr. Emmanuel Olanrewaju
Chief Kunmi Agboola
Mr. Aderemi Ayoade
Mr. Sunday Falana
Mr. Adeojo Elias
The Governor in his remark, appreciated the House of Assembly for confirming the names of the members and chairman of the Commission in a timely manner.
He congratulated and wished them a successful tenure, while noting that the word "Independent" in the name of the Commission means they are not to be influenced by any arm of government in the discharge of their duties.
He stated further that the mandate of the Commissionis to conduct an inclusive election.
The Governor charged them to imbibe a sense of urgency in conducting a credible Local Government election in Oyo State within the shortest time possible.
The swearing-in was attended by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan; the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka and other cabinet members, as well as chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state led by the party chairman, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha.
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