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  • RSIEC issues certificates of return to winners of Rivers LG election

    RSIEC issues certificates of return to winners of Rivers LG election

    The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Monday issued Certificates of Return to 23 chairmen and 319 Councillors who won in the just concluded Local Government council elections.

    Mr Michael Odey, the Commission’s Chairman, who issued the certificates in Port Harcourt, congratulated the winners and advised them to honour the trust reposed in them by the people.

    He also urged aggrieved contestants to use legal windows available to present their grievances if they had a need for that.

    Speaking on behalf of the newly inaugurated Chairmen, Mr Alwell Ihunda, Chairman, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area (PHALGA), commended President Bola Tinubu and the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, for the peaceful exercise.

    He also commended the security agencies for ensuring a smooth and hitch-free electoral process.

    Some of the chairmen in separate interviews also promised to deliver dividends of democracy to their people.

    Mr Lucky Otuo, Chairman, Andoni Local government Area, promised to ensure human capacity development and inclusivity in his administration.

    Similarly, Mr Chukwu Ogbogu, Chairman, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA, said he would prioritise the youth and infrastructural development.

  • Rivers LG election: Party agent decries low turnout

    Rivers LG election: Party agent decries low turnout

    Mrs Comfort Ndu, APC agent in Oyigbo Ward 5, has decried a low turnout of voters in the Rivers LG elections, attributing it to poor voter education in the area.

    Speaking with NAN on Saturday, she said that although the election was hitch free as at the time, very few voters were exercising their franchise in the elections.

    Ndu, an APC agent a ward 5, Unit 10, said she looked forward to seeing more eligible voters come forward to vote but yet the low turnout.

    She also said that some of the voters who came were not registered at the centre and consequently not allowed to cast their votes.

    She attributed the situation to poor voter education in the area which would have checked the challenges associated with transfer and relocation of the voters.

    Ndu, however, called for intensive voter education to help check such  challenges in future elections.

    Mr Ekemsi Ukwa, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission’s Returning officer for Ward 7 Unit 1, said voting and accreditation commenced simultaneously at 10 a.m. in the unit.

    According to him, sensitive electoral materials arrived the unit at about 9:40 a.m. while accreditation and voting began at 10 a.m; voting is expected to end at 3 p.m.

    ”So far, voters have been coming and the process has been hitch-free,’’ he said.

    Mr William Warigbani, a party agent, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said that the party unanimously endorsed the APC Chairmanship candidate, Okechukwu Akara.

    Warigbani said the exercise had been smooth as party members were also turning in to exercise their franchise.

    Security operatives, including police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were seen at the various polling units.

    While few voters were also seen casting their votes at the Obeama community Primary school polling units, some youths were also sighted playing football at the school’s field.

    Rivers LG polls: Residents defy no-movement order, cite economic hardship

    Meanwhile, some traders and shop owners in Obio/Akpor area of Rivers on Saturday opened for business in defiance of the state government’s no-movement directive during the local government council elections.

    They cited economic hardship and survival concerns as reasons for opening their businesses despite the ban.

    The Rivers Government had earlier declared a 12-hour no-movement order across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGA).

    The restriction is intended to ensure the smooth conduct of elections to fill chairmanship and councillorship positions across the LGAs.

    Despite the order, NAN observed that some shops and roadside stalls were open, with traders attending to customers while the election was underway.

    Mr Chinedu Okoro, a provision store owner at Woji Ward 6, told NAN that although he was aware of the directive, he had no choice but to open his shop.

    “I have three children and a sick mother to take care of. If I don’t sell today, we won’t eat. The government should understand that not everyone can afford to stay indoors without income,” he said.

    Similarly, Mrs Comfort Brown, who operates a food stall, said she resumed business early on Saturday morning to avoid losing her perishable goods.

    “I bought vegetables and meat yesterday before I was told of the restriction. If I don’t cook and sell, everything will spoil. I cannot afford that kind of loss,” Brown said.

    Another resident, who identified herself simply as Miss Blessing, a fruit seller, said that rather than stay idle at home without power supply, she decided to open for business.

    She added that despite the restriction on movement, people still move around for various reasons.

    “I am not here to cause trouble, but just to help and earn something small,” she concluded.

  • Bauchi announces date for LG election

    Bauchi announces date for LG election

    The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has officially announced August 17, 2026, as the date for the conduct of the next local government elections across the state.

    This is contained in a notice on Saturday in Bauchi, signed by BASIEC’s Information Officer, Ishiyaku Adamu.

    The commission explained that the notice complies with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, which stipulates that such announcements must be made at least 360 days before the scheduled election date.

    It recalled that although Section 28 of the Act directly applies to elections organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), it said the same applies to State Independent Electoral Commission (SEIC).

    “The Supreme Court had, in its February 20, 2025, judgment on Rivers State, ruled that the provision constitutes a binding standard for all state electoral bodies as well,” the notice said.

    BASIEC said that Gov. Bala Mohammed, in demonstrating his commitment to upholding the rule of law, approved and directed the commission to strictly adhere to the Act by formally declaring the election date.

    The commission urged political parties and the public to take note of the development ahead of the 2026 polls.

  • APP threatens to boycott Rivers LG election

    APP threatens to boycott Rivers LG election

    The Action People’s Party (APP) in Rivers has threatened to boycott the local government elections slated for Aug. 30 in the state.

    The chairman of the party in the state, Mr Sunny Wokekoro, disclosed this in an interview with NAN on Thursday in Port Harcourt.

    According to him, the decision to boycott the election is based on a directive from the party’s National Secretariat and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).

    Wokekoro noted that the party’s apex body and IPAC had advised political parties to steer clear of the election.

    “Despite our decision to opt out of the elections, we (APP) remain a formidable political force here in Rivers.

    “We all know how we recorded a landslide victory in the annulled Oct. 5, 2024 local government election. Our present position does not signify the end of the APP in the state,” he said.

    The APP Chairman also dismissed rumours making the rounds that he was no longer the state party leader. According to him, “I remain the only recognised party chairman in the state”.

  • Labour Party vows to challenge Lagos LG election results

    Labour Party vows to challenge Lagos LG election results

    The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos says its legal team is set to challenge the process, conduct and outcome of the recent council elections in court.

    LP Chairperson, Pastor Dayo Ekong, disclosed this during a news conference held at the party’s secretariat on Friday in Lagos.

    She said the party would not remain silent in the face of alleged electoral malpractices and irregularities witnessed during the exercise.

    LASIEC conducted elections on July 12 into 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship positions in the state.

    The APC secured all 57 chairmanship seats and won 375 of the 376 councillorship seats contested.

    Ekong said: “The Lagos council elections were not democratic. They were a descent into darkness, designed to subvert the people’s will.

    “It was not a contest of ideas, but a blatant attack on the electoral process and democratic norms.

    “These irregularities were not glitches; they were deliberate tools used to suppress the electorate and distort the outcome.”

    She vowed that LP would use all legal and peaceful means to challenge what she described as a sham election.

    “We owe this to every disenfranchised voter, every citizen silenced or intimidated, and all Nigerians who still hope for a better nation,” she said.

    Ekong added the legal team was compiling evidence to support their case and urged the judiciary to meet the demands of justice.

    She listed alleged malpractices: voter inducement, thuggery, fake accreditation, ballot stuffing, disenfranchisement, and missing logos at polling units.

    Also mentioned were the absence of election officials and materials at several polling centres across the state.

    Ekong said she personally witnessed these issues in Eti-Osa, Amuwo-Odofin and Ajeromi council areas, alongside reports from other local councils.

    According to her, the entire process and outcome show the system requires a total overhaul for fairness and credibility.

    She advocated the scrapping of State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), saying their functions should go to the national electoral body, INEC.

    Ekong urged the National Assembly to protect grassroots democracy, saying SIECs were undermining local governance and democratic integrity.

    She said: “This daylight robbery is eroding public confidence, as seen by the low voter turnout during the exercise.

    “When votes no longer count, and impunity thrives, citizens lose hope. That is a dangerous path for any democracy.”

    Ekong insisted LP would have won several councils if the election had been free and fair, due to the popularity of its candidates.

    She said the party was committed to fighting for justice, truth, and a Nigeria governed in the interest of its people.

    “We are going to court because it is the right and responsible course of action,” she affirmed.

    On the party’s leadership in Lagos, Ekong asked the public to disregard those parading as factional leaders.

    She described such individuals as impostors and political jobbers, saying their behaviour was both shameful and divisive.

    “Lagos Labour Party is not for sale. We cannot be bought, bullied, or taken over.

    “Under my legitimate leadership, we remain united and committed to reclaiming the mandate freely given by the people,” she stated.

  • Lagos LG election: LP, YPP, others demand cancellation of results

    Lagos LG election: LP, YPP, others demand cancellation of results

    Some opposition political parties in Lagos State have called for outright cancellation of the Saturday’s Local Government Elections in the state, describing the exercise as undemocratic and daylight robbery.

    The parties, including the Labour Party (LP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), African Action Congress (AAC), Action People’s Congress (APP) and the Accord Party, made the call at a joint news conference on Tuesday in Lagos.

    The leaders of the various parties  said that the election conducted by Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) was full of irregularities, while also disenfranchised many opposition candidates.

    Speaking, Pastor Dayo Ekong, LP State Chairman, decried what she termed “orchestrated electoral fraud and brazen bias” in the council elections.

    Ekong, whose address was read by her deputy, Mr Olasupo Ajayi, described the exercise as a systematic state-sponsored rape of democracy.

    “The just-concluded Local Government elections were not an exercise in democratic choice; they were a premeditated, meticulously executed charade designed solely to impose the ruling party’s will upon the people of Lagos.

    “We witnessed, and documented, widespread irregularities orchestrated by LASIEC. We utterly reject the fraudulent results declared by LASIEC in the affected LGAs.

    “We hold Justice Bola Ighile personally responsible for this travesty and the complete collapse of LASIEC’s credibility under her watch. Our resolve is unwavering.We are compiling exhaustive evidence of these atrocities.

    “We will explore every legal and constitutional avenue available to challenge this electoral robbery. We will not rest until justice is served and the will of the people of Lagos is respected. The Labour Party will not allow this daylight robbery to stand unchallenged,” Ekong said.

    She frowned at absence of essential voting materials like ballot papers, result sheets, and even ballot boxes in many local government areas.

    Similarly, Mr Olusegun Mobolaji of the YPP, who described the process that led to the polls as flawed, added that over 100 candidates of various political parties were disenfranchised over  alleged LASIEC’s  rigidity.

    Mobolaji, the immediate past Chairman of the State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), said that logos of some political parties, including that of YPP, APP and LP, were omitted in some local governments.

    The former IPAC boss said snatching of ballot boxes, secret relocation of some polling units from their official places and clandestine results collation ,and other electoral law’s violation  characterised the polls.

    “The process that led to this poll was full of irregularities and anomalies; even the timetable was contradictory, tedious, choky and unbearable for opposition parties

    “Some parties got nomination forms from LASIEC two days to the election because of some issues, how can we ascribe credibility to such an election?

    “As we speak, there are a lot of forms paid for by candidates: N150,000 for Chairmanship Candidates, N25,000 for Vice Chairmanship Candidates, and 50,000 for councillorship candidates that LASIEC did not take back from us,” he said.

    According to him, all appeal letters written to LASIEC, the governor, the State House of Assembly and Commissioner of Police and department of State Security were not given attention.

    “It even took many appeals and protests before the commission could take political party agents lists, and their tags were not ready until the eve of the election.

    “As at 9.pm on the eve of the election, YPP was still at LASIEC headquarters to get agent tags and this had to be distributed by the party all over the state for election holding the following day.

    “Out of over 3, 000 tags we  were  supposed  to get , we were given only 310 . It was  not an election.When we complained, LASIEC said we should go and do photocopies Friday night.

    “Why  did  LASIEC removed logos of political parties from the ballot paper when only 15 parties contested?

    “People on election day got to the polling units where they used to vote, only to discover that there were no polling units there, or LASIEC officers didn’t come to conduct elections.

    “In some polling units, the voter register list, brought by LASIEC, had names and pictures totally different from those who were supposed to vote there. We have videos and pictures to back up all these,” he said.

    According to him, the election  results should be nullified and cancelled.

    Also, the State APP Chairman and Secretary of IPAC , Mrs Abiola Adeyemi, said that she was nearly beaten by alleged APC thugs in Badagry for complaining over removal of the APP logo from the ballots in Badagry.

    Corroborating, Mr Dele Oladeji, the  State Chairman of Accord, said that political parties contested against LASIEC and not among themselves.

    Oladeji said that contrary to norms, stakeholders were not given the opportunity to monitor distribution of sensitive materials for the election, saying the umpire glaringly showed bias.

    “LASIEC acted as election players not as umpire. We actually contested against LASIEC. It was a systematic rigging orchestrated prior to the election day.

    “We went into the election blindfolded because of the intended compromise. We were not allowed access to the ballot paper before the polls.

    “LASIEC declared winners without results. So, we are calling on LASIEC to present the results to political parties and the public for us to scrutinise it.

    “We know LASIEC will not listen to our appeal and we have decided to approach the tribunal and court where applicable,” Oladeji said.

    APC won all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in the council election held on Saturday, according to LASIEC.

    Reacting to the results on Sunday, the APC, in  a statement by its State Publicity Secretary,Mr Seye Oladejo, thanked the electorate,saying the results reflected the will of residents.

  • PDP, APP reject Lagos LG election results

    PDP, APP reject Lagos LG election results

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Peoples Party in Lagos State have rejected outcomes of the Saturday’s Local Government Elections in the state,saying the outcomes did  not reflect the will of residents.

    Officials of both parties spoke with NAN on Sunday.

    Recall APC won all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in the council election held on Saturday, according to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

    Reacting, Chief Sunday Olaifa, the PDP Deputy Chairman (Lagos West), told NAN  the results of the election  were manipulated to favour APC, saying the ruling party did not win as claimed.

    Olaifa said: “PDP in Lagos State rejects in totality the outcome of July 12 council elections in the state. It is nothing but a mockery of democracy going by the  manipulations and scenes of  inducement of voters  that we saw.

    “For a party that has been in power for over 20 years under various names to depend on rigging before winning a local government election, shows the party is already rejected.

    “APC didn’t win that election. The election didn’t hold in many polling units and results were written.

    “For instance, at Ajao Estate of Isolo LCDAs, out of 36 polling units, till the close of the election, LASIEC officers were not  in about 22 polling units.This happened in few other areas.”

    Olaifa, who noted that the process leading into the election was flawed with many candidates not cleared, said that the election fell short of all known democratic standards.

    The PDP chieftain said that the ruling party would be rejected in 2027 general elections given  the”true  outcome” of the council polls.

    Similarly, Mrs Abiola Adeyemi, the APP Chairman, described LASIEC’s disenfranchisement of some candidates properly nominated by their political parties as uncalled for.

    Adeyemi told NAN that the just-concluded election was not an improvement in any way on previous exercises, urging the commission to go back to the drawing board.

    “This election is not free fair and credible by any standard. It is the worst of elections ever conducted in Lagos State.

    “So many candidates were not screened and their candidacy not validated by LASIEC for different flimsy reasons even after those candidates were duly nominated by their political parties.

    “How can an election where so many candidates were disqualified by the umpire for no just cause and party   logo missing on the ballot be regarded as credible.

    “We complained ,  but the commission turned deaf ears to all appeals to accept our candidates.

    “Our logo, APP logo, was not even on the ballot paper in Badagry.  LASIEC officers even came late to many polling units,” Adeyemi said.

    According to her, the exercise  many stakeholders, especially the political parties,were disappointed in the conduct of the election.

    LASIEC Chairman, Retired Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, disclosed on Sunday admitted that logistics issues cussed late arrival of electoral personnel and materials in some areas which was quickly attended to.

  • How APC won all 57 chairmanship seats, 375 councillorship seats in Lagos LG election

    How APC won all 57 chairmanship seats, 375 councillorship seats in Lagos LG election

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 councillorship seats in Saturday’s Lagos State Local Government election.

    Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Retired Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, said this on Sunday while declaring the results of the exercise at the Commission’s headquarters in Sabo Yaba, Lagos.

    She said APC also won 375 of the 376 councilloship seats, losing one councillorship seat to PDP  in Yaba LCDA.

    Okikiolu-Ighile commended  the peaceful conduct of residents, especially voters,   during the exercise.

    The LASIEC boss also said  the enthusiasm displayed by residents before and during the exercise was commendable.

    She said that the enthusiasm displayed through active participation  reinforced the shared belief in the importance of local governance in service delivery and grassroots development.

    The commission’s boss also commended security agencies and the media for their professional conduct  before, during, and after the polls.

    “Their presence was a significant factor in maintaining a conducive, congenial atmosphere across the polling units.

    “We are pleased to announce that no major cases of electoral violence or ballot snatching, voter intimidation or general breakdown of law and order were recorded,” she added.

    Okikiolu-Ighile said that the commission “was pleased to report that the election was generally free, was fair, was peaceful, was orderly, was transparent, credible, and devoid of significant obstructions.”

    According to her, electoral officers and ad hoc staff discharged their duties with commendable diligence and integrity.

    Stating that no electoral process was without its challenges, the chairman said that late arrival of electoral personnel and materials in some areas was due to some logistic issues.

    “We acknowledge that voter apathy remains a concern and we are committed to strengthening our voter education and stakeholders’ engagement strategies relentlessly,” she added.

    Okikiolu-Ighile said that the results of the elections had been collated and announced in accordance with the law across various wards and local council areas by returning officers.

    She said that the presentation of certificates of return to  duly elected chairmen and councilors would follow soon at the Commission’s headquarters.

    The LASIEC boss also commended observers, civil society organisations, youth groups, women advocacy groups, traditional and religious institutions, market men and women and other stakeholders  for their support and active participation throughout the  process.

    Fifteen political parties participated in the election.

    Lagos LG polls: APC celebrates victory, thanks residents for voting party

    Meanwhile, the APC in Lagos State on Sunday celebrated its victory in  Saturday’s Local Government elections in the state.

    APC won all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in the council election.

    The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Retired Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, disclosed this on Sunday while declaring the results of the exercise at the Commission’s headquarters in Sabo Yaba, Lagos.

    Reacting, the APC Publicity Secretary, Mr Seye Oladejo in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, applauded electorate for “their unflinching, overwhelming support and trust”

    He also commended the hard work of party loyalists,who he said  ensured  victory for APC.

    Oladejo said: “This resounding win is a testament to the enduring relationship between the APC and the great people of Lagos.

    “It reflects not only confidence in the leadership of our party but also the continued endorsement of our vision for progress, development, and inclusive governance at the grassroots level.

    “We commend the dedication, discipline, and unity of purpose demonstrated by our candidates, party faithful, and campaign teams throughout this electoral process.

    “Most importantly, we thank the good people of Lagos, who turned out in large numbers to reaffirm their belief in our agenda of sustainable development and people-centered governance.”

    According to him, the victory further strengthens the  party’s commitment to delivering good governance, efficient service delivery, and robust infrastructural and social development in every Local Government Area and Local Council Development Area of the state.

    “The Lagos APC remains humbled by this mandate and will continue to strive tirelessly to justify the trust reposed in us.

    “As we move forward, we urge all residents to stay engaged, united, and hopeful, as we build a greater Lagos together.

    “Once again, we say a profound thank you to all Lagosians. Your unwavering support over the years has been the foundation of our progress, and we remain resolute in our dedication to serving you better,” he said.

  • Fall out from Lagos LG election: States electoral commissions should be scrapped – Accord party

    Fall out from Lagos LG election: States electoral commissions should be scrapped – Accord party

    The Accord Party in Lagos State has reiterated the need for the National Assembly to scrap the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) to guarantee integrity of elections at the grassroots.

    The  State Chairman of Accord, Mr Dele Oladeji, made the call in an interview with NAN on Sunday, while speaking on Saturday’s Local Government elections in Lagos.

    Oladeji, who noted that state electoral commissions were not in any way independent, said scrapping them would ensure the will of the people prevail in grassroots elections.

    He said that SIEC duties should be transferred to the Independent National National Election Commission (INEC) to enhance democracy and ensure healthy political participation and competition at the grassroots..

    Oladeji said: “Nigerians are ready, Nigerians are ready for better elections, but when the umpire is biased, there is nothing they can do and lack of confidence in process is the root cause of apathy.

    “State Electoral Commissions are not in any way independent. LASIEC is an example.They are not in any way independent.

    “So, if we really want true democracy at the grassroots, there is the need for INEC to take over conduct of state elections.

    “Saturday’s local government election in the state is nothing to be proud of.The preparations were haphazard, while many opposition candidates were disenfranchised by the commission.”

    According to him, the narrative that INEC will be overburdened if saddled with the responsibility  to conduct council polls is an excuse for not wanting progress.

    He said though INEC could not be said to be perfect in the conduct of national elections, allowing the body to handle council polls would build confidence among political stakeholders and promote grassroots governance.

    “They wont be overburdened, it is a lie. INEC has  been around for some time, fine-tuning its  operations.

    “INEC can effectively and efficiently run local government elections, just as they rin  state and national elections,” he said.

    On Saturday’s polls, Oladeji said that the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) got its formula wrong,raising serious questions about the election’s credibility.

    The Chairman said: “The election cannot in any way be said to be free and fair, and the fault is mainly from the electoral commission.

    “It is not free and fair because formula was wrong, there is no way you can get the answer.

    “When you have candidates properly nominated by a political party, but disenfranchised by the umpire, when you have candidates that were not even sure of whether they on on the ballot not until election day,we cannot call that election credible.

    “So, all those anomalies were there.It was not credible” he said.

    He said that LASIEC has a lot to learn from INEC to deliver acceptable elections and outcomes.

    “LASIEC needs to borrow a leaf from INEC for efficiency and transparency” he said

    Fifteen political parties participated in the state’s local government election.

  • APC chieftain lauds LASIEC’s conduct of LG election

    APC chieftain lauds LASIEC’s conduct of LG election

    A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC)in Shomolu area of Lagos State, Mr Bowale Sosimi, has lauded the conduct of Saturday’s local government election in the state, describing it as ‘the way to go’.

    Sosimi, a one-time chairmanship candidate for Somolu LG, gave the commendation in an interview with NAN on Saturday. According to him, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) went the extra mile to make the exercise seamless.

    “I voted at my ward as early as 9 a.m and l encouraged my people to come out in their numbers to vote. We must be part of the success of this democracy. Fadeyi people are good people and must enjoy the fruits of democracy,” he said.

    Also speaking, Mr Adeyinka Adeniyi, a former Ward H Councilor, also told NAN that the election was credible and fair, adding it was peaceful. We believe that credible leaders will emerge in the election and Shomolu will be great.

    It was observed that following the low turnout witnessed at some polling units in the area, some residents went about ringing bells for people to come out and vote.

    CP hails peaceful conduct of LG election in Lagos

    Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State  Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh has hailed the peaceful conduct of the Local Government Area  election in the state.

    The Lagos state council poll held on Saturday in the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state.

    The commissioner  gave the commendation  at the command’s  headquarters in  Ikeja, after the voting process. He  stated that the level of compliance to restriction of vehicular movements  was  very high.

    “Nobody was arrested for violating the restriction, we appreciate all residents  and visitors for complying with the directive.  It helped us to have a grip on the security situation throughout the period of the election.”

    Jimoh commended the Inspector- General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun for providing all  necessities needed by officers  for  election duties.

    “This is the result you get when your leader provides  you with all  logistics  for your  responsibilities, ” he said.

    The commissioner said there was no complaint of violence during the election  throughout the length and breadth of the state.

    “We went round to many areas, especially the flashpoints like Mushin, Ikorodu, FESTAC  town, Alimosho, Agege, Surulere, Ikeja among others, and these were places   we thought may  have issues of violence.

    “There was  no  threat nor incidence  anywhere across the state.”

    The police boss thanked all  officers and men of the command for their sacrifice and  commitment in ensuring that there was peace during the election.

    “The conduct of police personnel was  perfect, they were polite but  ensured compliance to electoral rules.”