OYO EARMARKS ₦4.28BN FOR DECEMBER 29 LG ELECTIONS

The Oyo State Government has earmarked ₦4.28 billion for the conduct of chairmanship and councillorship elections scheduled for December 29, 2026.

The proposed expenditure will cover the organisation and conduct of elections across the state’s 33 local government areas.

The polls will determine the next set of elected local government chairmen and councillors responsible for grassroots administration and service delivery.

The allocation comes as preparations continue for the December elections, which are expected to shape local political leadership across Oyo State.

Local government elections play an important role in grassroots democracy, allowing residents to choose representatives responsible for addressing community needs and overseeing local development.

However, further details on the breakdown of the ₦4.28 billion allocation, including how the funds will be shared between election-related activities, have not been provided in the information available.