The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has announced that 18 registered political parties have submitted their nominations to participate in the upcoming local government election in the state. The election is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025.
During the opening of a three-day retreat in Osogbo on Thursday, OSSIEC Chairman Hashim Abioye revealed that this is the first time all 18 political parties in Osun State will be participating in the local government polls. He confirmed that the commission has received nominations from all the parties and is currently in the process of verifying the credentials of the nominated candidates.
Abioye expressed the commission’s commitment to following the election timetable, emphasizing that OSSIEC is not rushing the election process but is instead adhering strictly to the outlined schedule of activities. The commission is expected to publish the names of the cleared candidates once the verification process is completed.