Babatunde Osibodu, OGSIEC Chairman
The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has unveiled the timetable and guidelines for the forthcoming Bye-Election into joga/Ibooro Ward 5, Yewa North Local Government (LG) Council .
The election became necessary following the demise of the former Councillor, Late Mr. Sunday Isiaka.
The constitution stipulates that OGSIEC should conduct a bye election for another representative to complete the term.
OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu made this known at a 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 forward to Thursday July 14 due to id-el Maulud, Ileya festival.
Osibodu 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 implored.
The Chairman reiterated that OGSIEC is ready to ensure transparency and fairness among political parties adding that as an unbiased body, 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.
