-By Divine-Favour Efemena
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) conducted local government elections across polling units in the state. The exercise began late in some parts of Lagos due to low turnout of voters and in some cases late arrival of electorial officials.
There were partial compliace to the restriction order as commercial bus drivers and commercial motor cycle operators commonly known as okada were seen carrying their normal businesses and in some other areas security operators were stationed only in polling centres.
Fifteen political parties participated in Lagos local government elections and are expected to produce new chairmen and councillors.
The Chairman of LASIEC, Justice Ayorinde Phillips briefed journalists that the commission was prepared for the local government elections and promised that the state was ready to conduct a free and fair credible elections.
The LASEIC Chairman said the voting process will be from 8:00am and ends at 3:00pm.
However, the All Progress Congress (APC) won all the local governments across the state with a clean sweep of the polls.
In a related development, the Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun in his country home at Iperu Remo cast his vote despite low voters turnout with streets deserted. Twelve political parties participated in the exercise to be elected in 236 wards in 20 local governments areas across the state.
The law enforcement agents were seen enforcing restriction of vehicular movements with order put in place by the Ogun state police command. The command’s Public Relations Officer said the security around the state was due to the election. Also, APC has been announced to have won all the local governments in Ogun state.
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