Eighteen registered political parties have indicated interest to participate in the forthcoming local government election in Oyo State.
Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Mr Isiaka Olagunju made the announcement recently in Ibadan, the state capital.
He expressed the readiness of the commission to conduct the local government election in April next year.
He said that eighteen registered political parties have indicated interest to participate in the election.
Olagunju while speaking lauded the political parties for handling their primaries peacefully.
He explained further that the commission observed primaries of some political parties in the state.
“18 registered political parties in the state have shown interest in participating in the forthcoming election.
“We did our best during the local government council elections conducted in 2021. Election is a process and there is room for improvement.
“Things are improving. Recently, the commission observed primaries of some political parties. This was different from the past, the process went peacefully and successfully.
“This is the spirit I want all the political parties and electorate to take to the election so that the election can be peaceful and credible”.
