Ogun State Electoral Body Contradicts Claims Of Local Government Election Timetable

Ogun State Electoral Body Contradicts Claims Of Local Government Election Timetable

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has distanced itself from a circulating purported schedule for local government elections, specifically mentioning an October date. The alleged report titled ‘Notice of the Year 2024 Local Government Elections In Ogun State’ falsely attributed statements to Babatunde Osibodu, the commission’s chairman in the state, suggesting elections for the state’s 20 local governments and 236 wards would occur on October 26, 2024……. CONTINUE READING 

In response, OGSIEC issued a statement on Tuesday clarifying that no definitive date has been set for these elections. The commission denounced the circulating information as fake news propagated by individuals, urging the public to disregard it.

The statement reiterated OGSIEC’s commitment to transparency and assured the public of timely updates once the election schedule is officially determined. It emphasized the importance of local governments as the third tier of government and underscored the state government’s commitment, under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s leadership, to facilitating the election of democratically chosen representatives at this level.

OGSIEC reaffirmed its dedication to providing accurate information and ensuring a fair electoral process for the benefit of Ogun State residents.