Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi Irekandu, a member of the Osun State House of Assembly, has called on eligible voters in Obokun and across Osun State to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
According to Irekandu, “local governance directly impacts our daily lives—our roads, healthcare, education, and markets—and the only way to ensure credible and competent leadership at the grassroots level is through democratic elections.”
He emphasized that “this election is not just a political event; it is a constitutional requirement.”
Irekandu noted that the Osun State House of Assembly has enacted laws empowering the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) to organize and oversee local government elections, in compliance with the Constitution.
“In compliance with the constitution, the Osun State House of Assembly, as the legally recognised legislative body, has enacted laws empowering the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) to organise and oversee local government elections.
“Furthermore, section4(6) &(7) of the constitution grants state houses of Assembly the exclusive power to legislate on matters related to local government elections within their jurisdiction.
“It is important to note that no competent court has issued an order stopping this election. The Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal have previously ruled on the validity of past elections, and in line with these judicial pronouncements, this election serves to fulfil the constitutional obligation of ensuring democratic local governance”, he stated.
However, He also urged security agencies to act professionally and ensure a safe, transparent, and credible electoral process.
“security agencies are expected to act professionally and ensure that the electoral process is conducted in a safe, transparent, and credible manner.
