OGSIEC unveils new timetable, guidelines for bye-election .

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), has released timetable and guidelines for the conduct of bye-election into Joga/ Ibooro Ward 5 in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state.

The State chairman of the electoral body, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, said the process became necessary following the demise of Mr. Sunday Isiaka.

Osibodu expianed that OGSIEC is expected to conduct a bye election for another representative to fill the vacant seat.

 The OGSIEC boss made this known during  stakeholders’ meeting with ward leaders in Yewa North LG,  representatives of different political parties and other relevant stakeholders, at the Council Secretariat in Ayetoro.

 

Mr. Osibodu revealed that the date of the bye-election which was first scheduled to hold  on Saturday July 9, 2022 has been moved to Thursday July 14 due to the Ileya festival.

He appealed to all stakeholders, traditional leaders, party leaders, ward leaders, the electorate, security agencies, as well as the media, to cooperate with OGSIEC in the  coming bye-election, so as to have a hitch free process, warning that anyone found  distorting the process will face the wrath of  the law.

“Eschew politics of rancour, bitterness and division. Do not instigate any violence or untoward activities on or before the day of election, as perpetrators will be brought before the law”, he stated.

 The Chairman reiterated that OGSIEC an unbiased body and whoever emerged as the winner would be declared by the Commission.

Remarking, the Awujako of Ijako land, his Royal highness, Oba (Rev.) Matthew Ewedairo said the people of the council would cooperate with the Commission at ensuring a hitch free bye election process, adding that he will also support in providing adequate security for all officials.