The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, on Monday announced Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as the new deadline for political parties in the state, to conduct primary elections, in preparations for the forthcoming local government elections.
OYSIEC in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Afees Adeniyi, explained that the nine day extension was a response to the request made by the current leadership of the state Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).
According to the statement, IPAC in its letter signed by the Secretary, Dairo Olayinka, demanded a one-week extension to enable the affected political parties to conclude the necessary administrative and statutory processes required for the successful conduct of their primary elections.
The Council noted further that the extension will also afford all participating political parties adequate time to put their structures and documentation in order, thereby ensuring a more credible, inclusive, and transparent electoral process .
Dr. Adeniyi explained that the development became necessary for the commission to accommodate all the registered political parties in the state that have shown interest in the poll scheduled to hold on December 29, 2026.
The statement added that the initial deadline for the exercise was Monday, 27th July, 2026, while the extension will run between Tuesday, 28th July, 2026, and Wednesday, 5th August, 2026.
The statement stressed that all other dates and activities in the revised election timetable and guidelines are valid, calling on the concerned political parties to take advantage of the extension and forward the names of the successful candidates to the commission in due course.
Dr. Adeniyi however lauded the political parties for the continuous support and cooperation, urging them to abide by the election guidelines released recently in the conduct of their primary elections.
”The commission received a Letter from the Inter- Party Advisory Council (IPAC) requesting for an extension of the date scheduled for the Conduct of the Local Government Chairmanship and Councillorship Primary elections by political parties in Oyo state.
” The council requested for a – week extension, the commission met on the subject matter and graciously approved their request by nine days” he stated.
