Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, APC Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters and representative of Oyo South Senatorial District, has criticized the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), stating that the commission was ill-prepared for the ongoing local government election in the state.
Addressing journalists at his residence in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Ali highlighted instances of delayed arrival of materials in several areas, including Iseyin, Okeho, Ayete, and Idikan Onibata. He emphasized that such delays indicated a lack of preparation on the part of OYSIEC or potential misconduct.
“For us in Oyo State, it is almost like a given that democracy at the grassroots is what we practise. This is almost our fifth year in office and we are holding local government election for the second time”.
“Before we came in, it had always been caretaker administration at the grassroots without the people having a say in who should govern them”.
“You can see around also that the people are going about, performing the exercise peacefully and the traffic restriction is being obeyed by the people. So, I will commend our people for coming out to take seriously democracy at that level”, he said.
Meanwhile, Governor Seyi Makinde commended the residents of Oyo State for their participation in the election and rated the conduct of the process highly.
Speaking after casting his vote at Unit 1, Ward 011, Abayomi Open Space, Iwo Road, Ibadan North East LGA, Makinde praised the peaceful atmosphere and compliance with traffic restrictions.
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