Oyo State to Hold Local Government Elections on December 29
The Oyo State government confirmed that the chairmanship and councillorship elections for the 33 local government councils will be held on December 29, 2026. This announcement was made by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the state Commissioner for Information, in Ibadan.
The state Executive Council approved the payment of counterpart funding to the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) to facilitate preparations for the elections. The financing will be split, with local governments contributing 60 percent (₦2,566,800,000) and the state covering 40 percent (₦1,711,200,000).
This decision underscores the government's commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process in the state.
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