The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections in Oyo State, calling for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to ensure credible, inclusive and peaceful polls.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Professor Adeniran Rahmon Tella, made this known on Wednesday during a zonal stakeholders’ engagement meeting organised by the commission.
The meeting, held under the theme, Strengthening Partnership for Credible, Inclusive and Peaceful Election in Oyo State, brought together representatives of traditional institutions, political parties, security agencies and local government authorities.
In his remarks, Professor Tella stressed the importance of cooperation among stakeholders in achieving a credible electoral process, noting that the successful conduct of elections requires the collective commitment of all relevant parties.
The representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Oloye Abiola Iyiola, emphasised the important role of traditional rulers in promoting peaceful elections, maintaining community harmony and encouraging political tolerance among their subjects.Similarly, representative of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and the Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Olufade Oluwaseun contributed to discussions on preparations for the forthcoming polls and the need for stakeholders to support a peaceful electoral environment.
The zonal stakeholders’ engagement meeting was attended by representatives of security agencies, political parties, traditional institutions, local government authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
