By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has presented certificates of return to the newly elected 33 local government council chairmen and vice chairmen in the state.
While presenting the certificates at the Commission’s Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan, the Chairman of OYSIEC, Isiaka Olagunju, charged the newly elected officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by the people through good governance.
Olagunju explained that it was essential for all elected officers to ensure their actions in office are in conformity with the electorate’s expectations, so the electorate will not regret the mandates given to them.
The OYSIEC boss appealed to the candidates who could not make it during the polls to see it as the will of God, saying that numerous opportunities await them in the future.
He appreciated the security agencies for ensuring security of lives and property before, during and after the election, and also commended the Media, IPAC , political parties and other relevant stakeholders for the tremendous support accorded the commission all through.
Olagunju said: “We thank God that there was no loss of life during the just concluded local government council elections. I also appreciate the Media, Security, IPAC, Political Parties and others for a job well done. I want to appeal to the candidates that don’t make it, in future election, you will make it because everything is time.”
“Sirs and Mas, you are representing the people of Oyo State, people should not experience any regret, their decisions should be well justified. We equally thank the Governor for the opportunity given to us to serve the people of the state and the support towards conducting the elections,” the OYSIEC Chairman noted.
Speaking with journalists on the just concluded election, the Chairman, Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Oyo State, Adegbenro Fagbemi, said the election was well conducted, pointing out that the council monitored the seamless distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive materials to all OYSIEC local government offices.
Adegbenro, who attributed hitches at polling units to restriction of vehicular movements and fuel scarcity, called on politicians and the electorate to support the winners of the election for good governance.
