The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 19 registered political parties will contest in the August 16 bye-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat in Oyo State.
During a stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan on Wednesday, the Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Adeniran Tella, revealed that of the 272,196 registered voters in the constituency, only 217,980 have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
“There will be no additional PVC collection before the bye-election,” he clarified, urging registered voters to check their status in advance.
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Dr. Tella confirmed that “non-sensitive materials are already in our custody, and the BVAS machines are currently being activated,” to ensure proper voter accreditation. He assured stakeholders that sensitive materials would be delivered on time.
He stressed INEC’s dedication to transparency and inclusivity, saying, “We are committed to conducting a credible election. We call on all political actors and supporters to cooperate and maintain peace throughout the process.”
The bye-election was triggered by the passing of Rep. Olaide Akinremi on July 10, 2024.
Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Oyo, Adegbenro Fagbemi, appealed to INEC to maintain its neutrality.
“We charge INEC to be transparent and impartial. Security should be taken seriously; isolated elections can easily become tense,” he warned.
“Let this election be a model for others to follow,” Fagbemi added.
Representatives of major parties including the PDP, APC, Labour Party, SDP, and ZLP attended the meeting and expressed readiness ahead of the campaign period, which will run from August 2 to August 14.
