The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has reopened its recruitment portal for ad hoc electoral staff in 19 local government areas ahead of the December 29, 2026 local government elections.
The commission announced that the portal would remain open from Wednesday, November 4, to Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to allow eligible residents to apply for the positions of Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs).
OYSIEC Chairman, Dr Afeez Adeniyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, explaining that the decision followed a shortage of applications received from the affected local government areas.
The 19 local government areas covered by the recruitment exercise are Atisbo, Akinyele, Ibadan North, Ibadan North East, Ibadan North West, Ibadan South West, Ibadan South East, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Irepo, Iwajowa, Kajola, Lagelu, Ogo-Oluwa, Olorunsogo, Oluyole, Oriire and Surulere.
The commission urged qualified residents of the affected areas to take advantage of the extended application period and complete their registration before the November 11 deadline.
Requirements for Applicants
According to OYSIEC, prospective applicants must possess at least a National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE).
Other requirements include:
- A functional phone number.
- An Android-enabled mobile phone.
- An active email address.
- A functional commercial bank account.
- The required educational qualification of ND or NCE.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are required to visit the OYSIEC recruitment portal at https://oysiec.org/adhoc to complete their registration.
For enquiries and technical assistance, applicants can contact the commission’s Information Technology Management Help Desk through any of the following numbers:
- 08124897444
- 08034233458
- 08067369511
OYSIEC said the reopening of the recruitment portal was aimed at addressing the shortage of applications in the affected areas and strengthening preparations for the December 29 local government elections.
