The newly re-appointed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State, Prof. Rahmon Adeniran Tella, has pledged to intensify efforts to reduce voter apathy and boost citizen participation in future elections.
Speaking during a media briefing in Ibadan on Wednesday, Prof. Tella urged residents, especially the youth and women, to engage actively in the electoral process to secure the democratic future of generations to come.
He outlined a multi-stakeholder strategy aimed at strengthening public confidence in INEC. “We will be deepening our engagement with youths, women, traditional rulers, and religious bodies, as well as sustaining voter education and orientation across all communities,” Tella said.
The REC also noted that the commission will further strengthen partnerships with security agencies, political parties, and the media to ensure peaceful, orderly polls and responsible reportage.
“As the 2027 general elections approach, our commission will build on past achievements while upholding the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and the safety of lives and property during elections,” Tella assured.
He encouraged all eligible voters in Oyo State to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing the PVC as the strongest tool for civic influence in a democracy.
Prof. Tella’s reappointment comes at a crucial time as political activities gradually intensify across the state in preparation for the 2027 polls.
