Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has formally recognised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and accepted its list of chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections in the state. OYSIEC, which was constituted by Governor Seyi Makinde, received list of candidates of the PDP submitted through a letter dated July 30, 2026 was duly received by the Oyo State electoral commission. Copy of the letter was made available to journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State on Sunday, by the Directorate of Media of the State Chapter. “Find the attached list of our candidates for the forthcoming Oyo State Local Government election. With the receipt of the candidates’ list, the coast is now clear for the Wike-backed PDP to participate fully in the local government elections across the 33 Local Government Areas in Oyo State.