The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed its readiness for the bye-elections scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State, and the Remo/Ikenne/Sagamu Federal Constituency in Ogun State. Sensitive election materials, including ballot papers and result sheets, have been received from the Central Bank of Nigeria and are being distributed under heavy security to local government offices and wards.
In Ogun State, INEC deployed 2,445 ad hoc staff after a series of trainings and moved both sensitive and non-sensitive materials to the three participating local governments. Security agencies and representatives of political parties witnessed the distribution to ensure transparency, while the Ogun Police Command announced a restriction of movement on election day to maintain peace.
In Oyo State, the commission confirmed the receipt of sensitive materials such as EC forms and result sheets. Plans have been made with transport unions for smooth logistics, while work centers have been activated to ensure timely deployment to polling units. INEC also noted that a peace accord was signed by political parties and candidates to promote a violence-free exercise.
Both Oyo and Ogun INEC offices reiterated their commitment to delivering free, fair, and credible elections. They assured voters that adequate security arrangements have been made in collaboration with security agencies through the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES).
With materials in place, trained officials deployed, and security strategies mapped out, INEC has expressed full readiness for Saturday’s polls, urging all stakeholders to play their part in ensuring credible outcomes in both bye-elections.