The government of Oyo State has announced Friday, May 21 as a public holiday to enable residents of the State to participate freely in the upcoming local government elections holding on Saturday, May 22.
In a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, the approval of the holiday is to enable the conduct of a hitch-free local council elections.
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The statement urged every resident of Oyo State to go about their duties peacefully and come out en mass to cast their votes for the candidates of their choice.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)