OYSIEC begins training for ad hoc staff ahead council election

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has commenced a training for ad-hoc staff ahead of the forthcoming local government election in the state.

DAILY POST reports that the local government election has been fixed to hold on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

DAILY POST reports that the commission has commenced a two-day training for ad-hoc staff who are to work with the commission during the election.

OYSIEC chairman, Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, while addressing the electoral and assistant electoral officers, ward collation officers, returning officers and supervisors in Ibadan and Oyo town, on Monday advised the participants at the training to discharge their duties as expected.

He described the trainees as partners in progress.

He urged them to ensure that their conduct conform with the electoral guidelines of the commission.

“I am impressed with the turn-out and your interest in the electoral process, you are our partners at the commission, we require your support and commitment to achieve a free, fair, transparent and credible election.

“I am appealing to you to be part of this legacy, you are not representing any political party, you are representing the people of the state, let prosperity judge you and ensure you avoid misconduct.

“Distribution of sensitive materials will begin on Thursday, we will start with the local governments in Oke Ogun Axis, while local governments in Ibadan are to receive last,” he said.