OYSIEC Uncovers Wrong Party Logo Ahead of Oyo LG Election

By The Merit Newspaper Correspondent

Ibadan, Oyo State -October 30, 2026

Political parties participating in the December 29, 2026 Local Government Councils Election in Oyo State have inspected and approved their respective logos on ballot paper specimens presented by the state electoral commission.

The verification exercise took place at the headquarters of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) in Ibadan, where representatives of the participating political parties examined the ballot paper samples to ensure that their party symbols were correctly displayed.

The exercise was coordinated by OYSIEC Commissioner, Chief Olukunmi Agboola, who represented the Commission’s Chairman, Dr Afees Adeniyi. It allowed party representatives to identify possible errors, request corrections and confirm the accuracy of their respective logos ahead of the forthcoming election.

At the conclusion of the exercise, the representatives expressed satisfaction with the displayed party symbols and gave their approval after the necessary checks had been conducted.

Speaking after confirming his party’s logo, the Oyo State Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and National Rescue Movement (NRM), Mr Opeyemi Akinade, applauded OYSIEC for involving political parties in the electoral preparations and consistently keeping them informed about developments surrounding the election.

Akinade described the verification exercise as a commendable step by the commission, noting that it would help prevent mistakes and promote confidence in the electoral process. He disclosed that a party representative had identified an incorrect logo during the exercise, prompting OYSIEC officials to acknowledge the error and take note of the correct symbol.

He said the initiative demonstrated the commission’s willingness to engage stakeholders and address concerns before election day, while expressing satisfaction with preparations for the December 29 polls.

On his party’s readiness, Akinade said the NRM had made substantial preparations for the election, declaring that it was 98 per cent ready to participate in the forthcoming local government polls.