Ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in the state, Chairman, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Barr. Hashim Abioye has assured all stakeholders of their safety, before, during and after the election slated for the 22nd of this month.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the training programme for Adhoc staff recruited for the conduct of the election, Abioye emphasized the commission’s commitment to conducting free, fair, and credible elections throughout the state.

He assured the Adhoc staff that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth electoral process.

“This recruitment process has been the most transparent in the Commission’s history,” Abioye declared, noting that, it marked the first time Information Technology and Digital Intervention has been adopted in the process of the election, part of which was online recruitment and registration of adhoc staff.”

The OSSIEC Boss also highlighted another milestone achieved by the Commission to include, the appointment of electoral officers six months before the election, compared to the previous norm of appointing Electoral Officers one-month before the election.

The OSSIEC chairman who detailed extensive voter education initiatives being undertaken by the Commission, also mentioned others to include radio and television campaigns, seminars, and door-to-door sensitization efforts to encourage voter participation.

Addressing security concerns, Abioye assured both the public and electoral officers of their safety before, during and after the polls.

“We have made adequate arrangements with security agencies to ensure a peaceful election, there is no cause for alarm”.

The training program marks a crucial phase in the Commission’s preparation for the upcoming local government elections, as OSSIEC aims to set new standards for electoral conduct in Osun State.