The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has announced Tuesday, 29 December 2026 as the new date for the conduct of the local government council elections across the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by the OYSIEC Chairman, Dr. Babatunde Adeniyi and made available to journalists in Ibadan.
The development, according to the statement dated March 4, 2026, was as a result of the recently revised presidential and national assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from 20 February, 2027 to 16 January, 2027, a date previously scheduled by OYSIEC for the conduct of the local government council elections.
The statement reads:
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) hereby informs political parties, security agencies, stakeholders and the general public that the Local Government Election earlier Scheduled for Saturday, 16 January 2027 , has been been rescheduled to Tuesday, 29 December 2026 between 8:OO A.M to 3:00 P.M.
“This decision became necessary following the recent revision of the national electoral timetable by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), which moved the Presidential and National Assembly elections from 20 February 2027 to 16 January 2027 – a date previously scheduled by OYSIEC for the conduct of Local Government Elections in Oyo State – thereby creating an operational and logistical overlap.
“After due consultation, the Commission resolved to reschedule the election to Tuesday, 29 December 2026 in order to prevent operational congestion, ensure optimal security deployment, protect voter participation, maintain administrative clarity, and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process”
Dr Babatunde explained that the electioneering campaign by the political parties will end 12 Midnight on Monday, 28 December 2026 while Re-run election will hold on Tuesday, 5 January 2027 if any.
He urged political parties and relevant stakeholders to continue their preparations in accordance with the revised date and timetable as the Commission remains fully committed to conducting a peaceful, transparent, credible, and inclusive local government election.
