Oyo LG Polls: IPAC Charges OYSIEC To Conduct Credible Election
Ahead of May 15 local government council elections in Oyo State , the leadership of Inter Party Advisory Council in the state ( IPAC ) on Tuesday advocated robust sensitization cum engagement at the local levels to enhance massive participation during the polls .
The Chairman, Inter Party Advisory Council in Oyo State , Otunba Adegbenro Fagbemi made the call during the visit of the newly elected executives of the organization to Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC ) in Ibadan .
Otunba Fagbemi reiterated the need for OYSIEC to make every vote counts, saying that the act would enhance fair representations and rapid development at the grassroots .
Fagbemi , who attributed low participation of residents in local government council elections to lack of transparency, admonised the commission to seek mutual working relationship with INEC , NOA and other key agencies to achieve free, fair, transparent and credible elections .
He maintained that members of the organization would commence awareness campaigns at various political parties in earnest following the assurance of witnessing credible polls assured by the commission .
” IPAC is here today for roburst relationship with OYSIEC towards achieving credible polls by May 15 2021″
” IPAC is made up of members of all registered political parties in Oyo state, when will get to our parties , we will talk to our people and l can assure that political parties will participate . OYSIEC should just fulfil its parts , we will fulfill ours ”
The Chairman , Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC ), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju , SAN , harped on the need for political parties in the state to at all times embrace campaign that is free of violence and intimidation .
Aare Olagunju, hinted that the allegiance of the commission remains to the people of the state and not political parties , adding that the commission was determined to providing a level playing ground for all contestants .
While responding to questions and observations during the event , Olagunju noted that the commission would soon embark on second phase of public awareness campaign at senatorial levels.
” It is gratifying to host IPAC new executives and also know that we are working for same goal of achieving free , fair , transparent local government council elections ”
” We realized the need to constantly engage members of the public for massive participation in electoral processes and election proper . We have been to 21 local governments outside Ibadan , precisely , Ibarapa land , Oke -Ogun , Ogbomoso and Oyo town for public awareness via trust and confidence building campaign of the commission ”
” We want to be a reference point after the polls as state and Individuals . IPAC has assured us of maximum support and we are assuring the people of the state and all registered political parties of our genieueness as regard the assignment at hand .
The visit had in attendance Hon. Ige John of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Igbinsola Sunday of Accord Party , Adewumi Olowoniyi , Labour Party amongst others .