In accordance with Section 10 (1) of the Ogun State Electoral Law 2007, the general populace is hereby informed that elections for the positions of Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and Councilors of the 236 Wards of Ogun State of Nigeria will take place on Saturday, November16, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abeokuta by Babatunde Osibodu,Chairman, Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC).
“Prospective candidates must obtain Nomination Forms for the Local Government Council Elections from the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) headquarters at Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, no later than
Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
” Completed forms must be submitted by Friday, November 1, 2024.
“Intending candidates, political parties and interested stakeholders to please refer to the Guidelines for Local Government Elections issued by this Commission.
” These Guidelines are available at the offices of Electoral Officers in the twenty (20) Local Government Areas of Ogun State and at the Commission’s H/O, Oke-Ilewo,Abeokuta.
” All stakeholders are encouraged to support and cooperate with the Ogun State Independent Electoral
Commission (OGSIEC) to conduct a free, fair, and credible election in Ogun State.
” The names of all successful candidates will be published by November 4, 2024; such candidates so published shall be deemed qualified to contest in the elections” the statement stated.”
