Makinde approves composition of Oyo State Electoral Commission

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday approved the composition of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde in a letter dated September 18, 2019 forwarded the names of eight persons to the House of Assembly for consideration as chairman and members of the commission.
“I wish to inform Your Rt. Honourable and other Honourable Members of the composition of the State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). The following personalities have been considered suitable, based on their track records, to oversee and conduct elections into the Local Governments in the State,” the letter read in part.
Governor Makinde sought for the consideration of the House of Assembly for the nominees.
According to the letter, Isiaka Olagunju was nominated as chairman of the commission, while Comrade Adeniyi Afeez Babatunde, Alhaja Ganiyat Saka, Olanrewaju Emmanuel, Chief Kumi Agboola, Remi Ayoade, Sunday Falan and Adeojo Elias were nominated as members.