The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has fixed Tuesday, 29 December 2026, as the new date for the conduct of the local government council elections across the state.

A statement by OYSIEC Chairman, Dr Babatunde Adeniyi, said the new date was as a result of the recently revised presidential and national assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from 20 February 2027, to 16 January 2027, a date previously scheduled by OYSIEC for the conduct of the local government council elections.

The statement read, “The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC) hereby informs political parties, security agencies, stakeholders, and the general public that the Local Government Election earlier scheduled for Saturday, 16 January 2027, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 29 December 2026, between 8:OO A.M to 3:00 P.M.

“This decision became necessary following the recent revision of the national electoral timetable by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), which moved the Presidential and National Assembly elections from 20 February 2027 to 16 January 2027 – a date previously scheduled by OYSIEC for the conduct of Local Government Elections in Oyo State – thereby creating an operational and logistical overlap.

“After due consultation, the Commission resolved to reschedule the election to Tuesday, 29 December 2026, to prevent operational congestion, ensure optimal security deployment, protect voter participation, maintain administrative clarity, and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.”

The OYSIEC boss said the electioneering campaign by the political parties will end 12 Midnight on Monday, 28 December 2026, while the re-run election will hold on Tuesday, 5 January 2027, if any.

He, however, urged political parties and relevant stakeholders to continue their preparations in accordance with the revised date and timetable as the Commission remains fully committed to conducting a peaceful, transparent, credible, and inclusive local government election. (The Nation)

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