Africazine:
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has announced a significant change to its local government election schedule.
The election for the 33 local government areas in Oyo State will now take place on Tuesday, December 29, 2026. This adjustment follows the rescheduling of the Presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, which created a conflict with the original election date.
Oyo State Local Government Election Rescheduled
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has officially moved the local government elections from January 16, 2027, to December 29, 2026. This decision was announced by the commission’s chairman, Babatunde Adeniyi, in a statement released in Ibadan.
The change was necessitated by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s revision of the national electoral timetable, which shifted the Presidential and National Assembly elections to a date that overlapped with the original local government election schedule.
Key Reasons for the Rescheduling
The OYSIEC emphasized that the rescheduling aims to prevent operational congestion and ensure optimal security deployment. The commission aims to protect voter participation, maintain administrative clarity, and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
Political parties and stakeholders are urged to adjust their preparations according to the new timetable. The electioneering period will conclude at midnight on December 28, 2026, with a rerun election scheduled for January 5, 2027.
Next Steps for Oyo State Elections
- Local government election on December 29, 2026
- Electioneering ends at midnight on December 28, 2026
- Rerun election on January 5, 2027
Oyo State is committed to ensuring a transparent and credible electoral process.
