In preparation for the forthcoming Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has announced the inauguration of newly appointed Electoral Officers on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Speaking at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abeokuta, the Chairman of the Commission, Babatunde A. Osibodu, Esq., revealed that the inauguration will be held at the Conference Room of the Commission at 12:00 noon. He further noted that training for additional AdHoc staff will commence on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Representing the Chairman, the Commissioner in charge of Media & Civic Education, Mr. Ayodele Bankole, stated that 20 Electoral Officers have been appointed to oversee critical functions in the election process. He emphasized the importance of their role in ensuring a free, fair, and transparent election.

Mr. Bankole urged the officers to uphold the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and integrity throughout the electoral process, reminding them to maintain professionalism at all times.

“Your role in ensuring the credibility of this election is vital. We must remain focused and committed to transparency, fairness, and integrity, while communicating with respect and conducting ourselves with professionalism,” he  remarked.

The newly appointed Electoral Officers are:

• Azeez Olalekan (Abeokuta North)

• Somoye Dauda (Abeokuta South)

• Balogun Akinyele (Ado-Odo/Ota)

• Yinusa Rasaki (Yewa North)

• Ademola Akinyele (Yewa South)

• Tijani Isiaka (Ewekoro)

• Zannus Sunday (Ifo)

• Oseni Lateef (Ijebu East)

• Ogunwo Johnson (Ijebu North)

• Talabi Adebayo (Ijebu North East)

• Akinsanya Abolaji (Ijebu-Ode)

• Otelaja Olusoga (Ikenne)

• Kehinde Joshua (Imeko-Afon)

• Ojuola Ayuba (Ipokia)

• Afuape Wale (Obafemi-Owode)

• Obatuyi Suraj (Odeda)

• Okubadejo Olugbenga (Odogbolu)

• Bello Olutola (Ogun Waterside)

• Adekoya Samuel (Remo-North)

• Allison Musbau (Sagamu)

OGSIEC remains committed to ensuring a transparent and fair electoral process. The Commission urges all stakeholders, including the Electoral Officers, to adhere strictly to the guidelines set out for the elections, and to collaborate effectively to guarantee a credible outcome. Training for all categories of electoral staff will include best practices in election management, voter education, and conflict resolution, ensuring preparedness for any challenges on election day.