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Makinde, Deputy, Oyo Assembly Members-elect Receive Certificates of Return | Ogbomoso Info



The Executive Governor of Oyo State , Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, and his deputy, Barr. Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal and the 32 Oyo House of Assembly members-elect, on Wednesday, received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Oyo and Lagos states, Mr. Sam Olumekun, presented the certificates to the winners of the March 18 Governorship and House of Assembly election in the state, at an event held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

 Governor Makinde, who spoke shortly after receiving the Certificate of Return, declared that he will redouble efforts towards taking the people of the state from poverty to prosperity.

The governor maintained that electioneering campaigns were over and it was time for the government to face the task of governance and building a state that will be the envy of all other states in Nigeria.

He appreciated the Resident Electoral Commissioner and his team, saying that the election in the state is a good reference point for elections across the country.

“This is the time for us to redouble our efforts towards taking our people from poverty to prosperity. This is a day to reflect on the decision of the people of Oyo State. It is a day to acknowledge all the people who have contributed in one way or another to making today a success.

Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oyo State, Dr. Adeniran Tella, said that the commission is mandated by law to issue certificates of return within 14 days, to every candidate who has been returned elected.



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