Adeleke Appoints Former PDP Secretary As OSIEC Chairman In Osun, IPAC Kicks

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State has kicked against the appointment of Barrister Hassim Abioye as chairman Osun Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Abioye, a former Caretaker Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and current Special Adviser to the Governor on Legal Matters was announced as the chairman of the Commission yesterday.

Reacting to the development, the IPAC in the state in a press conference on Friday said the appointment of Abioye raises serious doubts about the integrity and fairness of the upcoming local government elections in the state.

Addressing the press, the chairman of IPAC in the state, Comrade Wale Adebayo said Abioye being a former secretary of the ruling party alone casts a shadow of doubt on his ability to act independently and ensure the impartiality that is essential for a transparent electoral process.

Adebayo noted that the head of OSIEC should ideally be a neutral figure, devoid of any political connection that could compromise the integrity of the entire electoral system.

He said: "The appointment of Barrister Hassim Abioye raises a serious doubts about the integrity and fairness of the upcoming elections. There are three crucial points we would like to bring to your attention regarding this appointment.

"Firstly, it has come to our knowledge that barrister Hassim Abioye was once a caretaker secretary of the ruling party. This fact alone casts a shadow of doubt on his ability to act independently and ensure the impartiality that is essential for a transparent electoral process.

"The head of OSIEC should ideally be a neutral figure, devoid of any political connections that could compromise the integrity of the entire electoral system.

"Secondly, It's deeply concerning that Barrister Hassim Abioye was a member of the legal team that actively fought against OSIEC during the last administration. This raises questions about his motivation and commitment to the values of a free and fair electoral process.

"How can we expect unbiased decisions from someone who has been involved in legal battles against the very institution he is now set to lead?

"Lastly, and most importantly, Barrister Hassim Abioye currently holds a position of Special Adviser on Legal Matters. While we appreciate the importance of such role, we cannot overlook the inherent conflict of interest that arises from this appointment.

"The closeness to the executive branch and the potential for undue influence on decision-making within OSIEC cannot be ignored. This has the potential to severely undermine the trust and legitimacy of the commission."

IPAC however urged Governor Adeleke to reconsider the appointment of Barrister Abioye and recognise the importance of appointing an individual who possesses the necessary qualities and qualifications to lead OSIEC with utmost integrity and protected.

They also urged the stage House of Assembly not to confirm such an appointment.

In his address, the Secretary of IPAC in the state, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi said they will not hesitate to mobilise their members to the street if the appointment was not reversed by the Governor.

Political Party Chairmen present at the press conference include, AAC Chairman, Comrade 
Seun Alabi, Victor Akande, Accord Party, Labour Party Chairman, Idowu Omidiji, ADC, Adetunji Oluwabunmi AA.

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