The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has taken a significant step towards ensuring a transparent electoral process by forming a Verification Committee ahead of the February 2025 local government elections.
The newly formed committee is tasked with scrutinizing the credentials of candidates who emerged from their party primaries, ensuring all aspirants meet the necessary requirements.
OSSIEC Chairman, Barr. Ashim Abioye, emphasized the commission’s dedication to upholding a fair and credible election process. He noted that the committee, comprising respected professionals with vast experience in various sectors, will verify the age, academic qualifications, and tax compliance of the candidates. “We believe that the committee’s work will bolster public confidence in the election process,” Barr. Abioye stated during the inauguration.
Alhaji Abdullateef Olayanju, the committee’s Chairman, expressed gratitude to Governor Ademola Adeleke and Barr. Abioye for the trust placed in him and his team. He pledged the committee’s commitment to fairness and transparency, calling for the cooperation of all involved parties.
The committee is composed of the following members:
Alh. Abdul-Lateef Olayanju – Chairman
Mr. Kazeem Adeniyi Olatokun – Co-Chairman
Barr. Iyabo Olawumi Olaniyi – Secretary
Mr. Samson Abiola Amure – Member
Mrs. Hanifat Adenike Adediran – Member
Olubisi Temitope Onifade – Member
Mr. Tajudeen Badejoko – Member
Mrs. Bolaji Atolagbe – Member
Mr. Adebayo Wasiu – Member
Rafat Bayonle Babatunde – Member
Hamzat Wasiu Olajide – Member
Adeyemi Aboderin – Member (Representative of NUJ)
Barr. Tolulope Awolowo – Member (National Youth Council of Nigeria)
Amobi Taofeek Olatunji – Member (Representative of Osun Internal Revenue Service)
Adepoju Latifat Ranti – Member (Representative of Osun Internal Revenue Service)
This move by OSSIEC is expected to enhance the integrity of the 2025 local government elections, ensuring that only qualified candidates are on the ballot.
