Osun IPAC election stalled as electoral committee fails to appear
An air of confusion surrounded the planned election for new leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Osun State after the electoral committee did not show up at the venue. All 19 political party chairmen were present at the INEC office in Osogbo, but the process could not begin. Prince Adesoji Masilo and Olusola Adeoye expressed frustration over the delay and lack of communication from the committee. The contest for chairman features Tosin Odeyemi and incumbent Victor Akande, with various parties backing different candidates.
What we know
- The election was to be conducted by a committee from the IPAC national secretariat in Abuja at the INEC office in Osogbo.
- All 19 political party chairmen signed in at the venue, but the electoral committee did not arrive.
- Prince Adesoji Masilo and Olusola Adeoye voiced concerns over the unexplained delay.
- Victor Akande is seeking re-election as chairman, while Tosin Odeyemi is also contesting for the position.
- The All Progressives Congress and other opposition parties are supporting Tosin Odeyemi of the NNPP.
