Abeokuta – The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has clarified that the administrative charges for the upcoming 2024 Local Government Elections are targeted at political parties, not individual candidates.
In a recent radio interview, OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, explained that the fees aim to boost participation and commitment among political parties. “Each party must pay the administrative fee. People tend to value what they invest in. By paying for their candidates’ forms, parties will demonstrate greater commitment,” Osibodu stated.
The commission has received legal approval from the State House of Assembly to impose the fees, which apply to parties fielding candidates for Chairmanship or Councillorship positions.
Osibodu addressed concerns raised by Hon. Itunu Abioro, Public Relations Officer of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), emphasizing OGSIEC’s legal authority to establish its own electoral guidelines.
The OGSIEC chairman reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible election, assuring further engagements with political parties and stakeholders.
Key Points:
– Administrative fees target political parties, not individual candidates
– Fees aim to boost participation and commitment among political parties
– OGSIEC has legal approval from the State House of Assembly
– Election timetable and guidelines have been released
– Further engagements with political parties and stakeholders to follow
