Makinde, Deputy, Oyo lawmakers-elect receive certificates of

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Wale Akinselure

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; his deputy, Mr Bayo Lawal and 30 out of the 32 elected members of the State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The event held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan saw National Commissioner (Oyo, Lagos and Ekiti States), Mr Sam Olumekun issue certificates to Makinde and his deputy while Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oyo State, Dr Adeniran Tella issued those of the Assembly members-elect.

Speaking, Olumekun said the certificates were issued in line with section 72 (1) of the Electoral Act 2022 which stipulates, “A…



Source: Nigerian Tribune