The Lagos State Government has extended the restriction of movement
across the State on Saturday July 22nd between 7 am and 3pm to allow for
a smooth conduct of the Local Government elections and unhindered
participation.
In a statement issued by the State's Commissioner for Information and
Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, the Government also reiterated the call for a
peaceful and orderly conduct by the electorates on Saturday as the
State holds elections that will usher in new Chairmen and Councillors in
the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs)
across the State.
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According to the Commissioner, the State Government and security
agencies will leave no stone unturned in ensuring a free and fair
election, while ensuring safety of electoral officials and voters.
He also urged residents to be peaceful and orderly in casting and
protecting their votes in their respective wards for Chairmen and
councilors who are expected to drive development at the third tier of
government.
Ayorinde explained that as the election that would bring on board a
new set of public officers for the next four years at the local
government level, the restriction of movement will allow the Lagos State
Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the security agencies to
distribute electoral materials in good time and ensure a seamless
electoral process.
"The police and other security agencies have been maintaining law and
order since the commencement of campaign by political parties. They are
poised to ensure that the voting on Saturday is conducted smoothly
without public disturbance,” he said.
He added that all political parties, candidates and their supporters
as well as the general public are assured of safety throughout the
period of voting and collation.
The Commissioner also thanked Lagosians for always being
peace-loving, while urging them to perform their civic obligation by
trooping out with their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) "to show their
commitment to participatory democracy and the importance of development
at the local government level."
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