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  • Police announce restriction of movement in Lagos

    Police announce restriction of movement in Lagos

    The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered massive deployment of personnel across the state ahead of the Local Government (LG) elections on Saturday.

    Jimoh disclosed this in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in Lagos on Wednesday.

    He said the deployment was to ensure a hitch-free exercise. The commissioner also announced restrictions on vehicular movements between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

    “Elaborate security arrangements and comprehensive security measures have been put in place to ensure security, safety, and peaceful and orderly conduct of the LG elections.

    ‘The command with other security and safety agencies is working together under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES).

    “The restriction of vehicular movements will apply to all roads and waterways within the state jurisdiction,” he said.

    He added that police escorts and armed security aides were strictly prohibited from accompanying their principals to polling units or collation centres. The measure was to prevent any undue influence or intimidation during the election.

    “Police escorts, covered number plates, and the use of sirens at or in the vicinity of polling units and collation centres are prohibited,” he said.

    CP Jimoh said that only vehicles designated for essential services, such as ambulances, fire trucks, and patrol vehicles operated by security agencies in the ICCES, would be permitted to operate during the restriction period.

    “All other vehicles, including those belonging to any quasi-security outfit and state security agencies, are barred from movement, as no state-owned security agency is authorised to participate in the election security operations, in line with the electoral act.

    “The movement restriction will not apply to essential services such as those on medical emergencies and other emergency responders and their workers, the duly accredited officials of the LASIEC and accredited election observers and media practitioners on election coverage accredited by LASIEC.

    “These categories of groups and individuals are permitted to carry out their lawful duties during the election period, provided they adhere to all the relevant guidelines and regulations in the electoral act,” the commissioner said.

    He said that all the security agencies personnel and other stakeholders, including the media and election observers accredited by LASEIC for the election, would have and wear their identification tags certified by LASEIC throughout the period of the election.

    “No one without the identification tag will be allowed to take part in the election. Anyone arrested without an identification tag will be investigated and prosecuted in line with the Electoral Act, “he said.

  • Gov Sanwo-Olu rallies APC ahead of Lagos LG election

    Gov Sanwo-Olu rallies APC ahead of Lagos LG election

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday said the ruling APC would not concede any ground to opposition parties in the July 12 council elections.

    He made this statement while urging party leaders and members to mobilise voters at the APC Lagos West 1 Senatorial District Mega Rally held in Ifako-Ijaiye.

    Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, charged stakeholders to work hard and prevent the opposition from winning any seat in the 57 councils.

    He said: “We are a party of the people, delivering democratic dividends. We are proud of our achievements and must continue the good work.

    “Let us unite and support our candidates. This will help us secure victory again in 2027 for APC across Lagos State.

    “We are here to mobilise votes for July 12. Our target is to win all 57 LGs and LCDAs and the 376 councillorship seats.

    “We are not giving away any inch. This is our territory. Let us claim what belongs to us through collective effort and resolve.”

    Sanwo-Olu urged members to make President Bola Tinubu and the APC proud by ensuring overwhelming victories across the councils during the upcoming elections.

    He said the President had implemented significant reforms aimed at securing a better future and addressing longstanding national challenges.

    “APC is performing at federal, state, and local levels. We should proudly promote what the APC is achieving. Let us mobilise and secure victory in all councils.

    “We are the only credible party in Lagos and our performance speaks for us. We shall not allow our party to be embarrassed.

    “Let us enlighten our people about the good works of our party and the efforts of the President to rebuild Nigeria.

    “Our President is performing well. So are our state government, National Assembly, council chairmen, and councillors. We have reasons to be confident and proud.

    “Our projects are visible — road construction, hospitals, schools and more. We have done a lot and will continue to do even more,” he said.

    Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, called on all party stakeholders to work together, saying only the APC could meet the people’s needs.

    Obasa urged Lagos West I Senatorial District not to lag behind. He advised members to mobilise those with PVCs for the July elections.

    Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Presidential aide on SDGs, relayed President Tinubu’s compliments to members, saying he is committed to resetting the nation.

    She said the President expected Lagos to take the council elections seriously. She urged members to mobilise friends, family, and neighbours to vote for APC.

    Rep. James Faleke, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, expressed confidence that APC would win all 57 council areas in the upcoming polls.

    “There is no other party in Lagos. APC is dominant. We are seeing visible development everywhere, and we expect more from the incoming chairmen.

    “We must appreciate our President for granting us these 37 LCDAs. Let’s all go out and vote for APC to secure total victory,” Faleke said.

    Chief Rabiu Oluwa, APC Lagos West Senatorial Leader and Governance Advisory Council (GAC) member, urged members to campaign rigorously and not remain complacent.

    “This election is very important. It is a test run for the 2027 general elections. We must not take it lightly or stay idle.

    “LASIEC won’t write results. The outcome depends on our votes. We must get involved and mobilise all party faithful across the state,” he said.

    The rally attracted thousands of APC supporters across the 18 councils in Lagos West 1 Senatorial District.

  • Lagos LG election: Opposition candidates lament LASIEC screening delays

    Lagos LG election: Opposition candidates lament LASIEC screening delays

    Few days to the Lagos Local Government Elections, opposition party candidates are still undergoing statutory screening by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

    It was gathered that under the Electoral Guidelines for the July 12 elections, candidate validation was to be completed by June 30.

    However, a NAN correspondent observed on Wednesday that PDP, Zenith Labour Party, Young Progressives Party, and other candidates were still undergoing screening two days after the deadline.

    Seven days to the end of campaigns, many opposition candidates besieged LASIEC headquarters to validate their nominations amid delays.

    Some opposition leaders alleged LASIEC was colluding with the ruling APC to disenfranchise their candidates through administrative bottlenecks.

    At the LASIEC headquarters, Chief Sunday Olaifa, PDP Deputy Chairman (Lagos West), expressed concern that only opposition candidates faced screening delays.

    Olaifa said the process appeared designed to frustrate opposition parties and distract them from campaign efforts.

    “I’m alarmed by the prolonged documentation process. Many candidates are still outside LASIEC’s gate, struggling to get screened.

    “The verification process is highly questionable. I’ve not seen any APC candidates facing the same difficulty,” Olaifa said.

    He said opposition candidates should be on the campaign trail, not struggling to validate their nominations days to the election.

    He urged LASIEC to ensure a level playing field for all political parties throughout the entire election process.

    Also speaking, Alh. Isiaka Shodiya, PDP Chairman in Alimosho LGA, said LASIEC’s requirements were unprecedented and unfair.

    Shodiya noted that asking candidates to present primary school certificates contradicts the Election Guidelines, which require a minimum of SSCE.

    “How do you expect someone who finished primary school 40 years ago to produce that certificate?” he asked.

    He argued that LASIEC’s duty is to midwife elections, not disqualify properly nominated candidates.

    Shodiya insisted that only a court of law has the power to disqualify candidates, not LASIEC.

    He said delays were wasting valuable campaign time, preventing candidates from engaging voters and sharing their manifestos.

    Mr Adebayo Alade, PDP Chairmanship Candidate for Kosofe, said he had spent several days at LASIEC without being screened.

    “I’ve been here since Friday. I also came Monday and today. I’ve waited five hours without any progress,” Alade said.

    Prince Edide Yonwuren, ZLP Deputy State Chairman, described the screening process as overly complicated for opposition candidates.

    Mr Honfovn Denagan, ZLP Chairmanship Candidate for Badagry, urged LASIEC to remove barriers preventing timely screening.

    Samad Okufuwa, Lagos Publicity Secretary of the YPP, said the process should be more seamless and less stressful.

    In response, LASIEC Chairman Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd) said screening began June 26 as outlined in its April 12 timetable.

    She said the process involved validating candidates’ credentials under the Lagos State Independent Electoral Law, 2008 (as amended).

    She noted that some candidates failed to submit all required documents and were advised to use the open window on July 2 and 3.

    “Some returned on June 30 and caused a disruption by forming large, noisy crowds during the ongoing exercise,” she said.

    She said this led to temporary suspension and postponement of the screening for other parties to July 1.

    LASIEC, she said, remains committed to a free, transparent, and credible election on July 12.

    Recall that the LASIEC guidelines state that campaigns started April 18 and will end July 9.

  • LG election: Lagos PDP unveils candidates as Bode George canvasses votes

    LG election: Lagos PDP unveils candidates as Bode George canvasses votes

    The PDP in Lagos State on Wednesday officially unveiled  its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the July 12 Local Government election.

    The party also presented flags to the candidates at the event, held at the Ikoyi office of party chieftain, Chief Bode George.

    Speaking at the ceremony, George, a former PDP Deputy National Chairman, urged the candidates to work hard to convince the electorate to vote PDP at the grassroots level.

    According to him, if not for his efforts and visit to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), PDP would have been prevented from fielding candidates for the  election.

    “The essence of today is to unveil our candidates in order to convince the  electorate that the rumour that PDP has collapsed made by some people is most irresponsible and a total lie.

    “How can the political Iroko tree die? The only political Iroko tree in Nigeria today is PDP. I feel sorry for those defecting to other parties.

    “I appeal to Lagos electorate to vote for PDP. What has APC done to warrant recognition again compare to what PDP has offered Nigeria and wants to offer Lagos.” George said.

    The PDP leader urged the candidates to be courageous and vigorous in their campaigns across all wards and local government areas in the state.

    George added: “For those of you contesting, be courageous. As you go out to campaign, do not be afraid to tell the electorate the truth.

    “Wrestle for power to take care of the people and not to amass wealth to yourselves. You must be servant-leaders, washing the hands and feet of disciples (people) like Jesus did. You are to serve and not to be served.

    “It is sad that today that some privileged few are living in highrise buildings while millions are hungry, suffering and living in squalor.

    “Please, be strong enough to convince the electorate, I will join you as much as possible to campaign to our people. Let the vibration of yours campaign wake up Lagos.”

    Lamenting current economic and security challenges facing the country, George urged the government to do more ,saying  the primary responsibility of government remained security and welfare of the people.

    He urged both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to always carry out their duties conscientiously .

    On crisis rocking the former ruling party, George, who noted that there was no organisation without its challenges, said that the crisis would soon be resolved.

    Presenting the party flags to the candidates Chief Sunday Olaifa, the LPDP State Vice Chairman (Lagos West), commended the party leadership for working towards participation of the party in the election.

    “This election is winnable for PDP. All we need to come together, work together and win together,” Olaifa said.

    Also speaking, Chief Onikepo Oshodi, another PDP chieftain, said,” PDP is next in Lagos State. it is time for PDP to lead Lagos and again in Nigeria. We are sure APC will not make it in 2027.”

    The chairmanship candidates who received party flags included: Awwal Abiodun (Ibeju-Lekki); Olakunle Okekunle (Ajeromi Ifelodun); Faroq Ijaola (Ifelodun); Olawale Akanni (Somolu); Babajide Benson (Surulere); Olufemi Martins (Onigbongbo); Onyekanu Nnamdi (Ikeja) and Oluwadare David (Ojodu)

    Also ,Thessy Whyte (Coker Aguda); Ibironke Taiwo (Itire-Ikate); Rilwan Akinbiyi (Oshodi-Isolo); Isiaq Shonusi (Isolo); Olatunde Adekanle (Ejigbo); Innocent Ifunanya (Bariga); Ebenezer Adebayo (Kosofe) and Moshood Eriokan (Orile-Agege).

    Oluwafemi Shosanya (Amuwo-Odofin); Ismail Abiola (Oriade); Olasukanmi Moses-Oyekola (Yaba); Olajide Bob-Taylor (Lagos Mainland); Lateef Aganran (Mushin); Musiliu Ajibade (Lagos Island); Lateef Olawale (Epe) and Akeem Adenuga (Eredo) received the PDP flags.

    Joseph Akintubuwa (Apapa); Nurureen Adio (Apapa Iganmu); Michael Oloyede- (Ifako-Ijaiye); Abayomi Medemaku(Badagry Central); Olubukola Ajayi (Olorunda); Alabi Gafar-Sewanu (Badagry West); Sanni Shakiru (Ojo) and  Olukayode Oyedele (Oto Awori were also presented with flags.

    Others are: Kazeem Atobajeun ( Ikoyi Obalende); Blessing Aku (Iru Victoria Island); Kazeem Ganiyu (Eti-Osa West); Taofik Orimolade (Eti-Osa East); Kehinde Adebanjo ( lgando Ikotun); Joseph Olusola (Alimosho)and Michael Ajayi (Ayobo-Ipaja).

    The event was witnessed by various prominent party leaders, including a  former deputy governor,  Sen. Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele; a former State PDP Chairman, retired Capt. Tunji Shelle ,Alhaja Babs Olorunkemi, Dr Roli Bode-George, Dr Seye O’Dairo, Dr Amos Fawole and Chief Ahmed Alashe.

    Others are party leaders from various local governments, members of PDP LGA Chairmen Forum and loyalists of various candidates also  attended the event.

  • LG election: Lagos APC presents flags to 433 candidates, kicks off campaign

    LG election: Lagos APC presents flags to 433 candidates, kicks off campaign

    The APC in Lagos State on Tuesday officially presented party flags to its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the July 12 Local Government Elections.

    The party also kicked off campaign for the council at the event held at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba.

    Speaking at the ceremony, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu , represented by Mrs Abimbola Salu- Hundeyin the Secretary to the State Government, assured the  candidates of government’s support to emerge winners in the election.

    “The love I have for this party is unquantifiable, I am with all the candidates, this is not just an official flag off, it symbolises the beginning of hard work and dedication.

    “We are solidly behind every aspirant, we are in this together, all will be successful by God’s grace. As we raise these flags today, we are proud and happy. Let us remember our values and principles, we are known for being a progressive movement.

    “We are not only here to win an election, we are here to change the lives of our people and continue the legacy of our President. We must deliver all our promises to the people. Do all you can as party faithful to ensure victory for this party,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    Speaking, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC) , urged  the party’s flag bearers to work for the people, when elected.

    “Youths should be on stage now and do the work of the party, because at the moment you are not at the forefront yet.

    “This an opportunity for you to promote the name of our party. It is sad today that those looking for money are many in politics, and not people who really want to serve.

    “The love of our community and society should be paramount to us. Those who vied for the ticket but could get it, should be patient because there is still time and tomorrow,” Olusi said.

    He urged the youth to divide themselves into groups and move into different streets to mobilise support for the party,

    Olusi said  grassroots governance is critical, hence the need for office holders at the local government level to take care of the people and impact them .

    The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, who noted that everyone must accept the decisions of the party at all time, urged all to support party candidates.

    “The party is supreme, we must stand by the decision of the party. We must obey the party and support all our candidates. We must not fight ourselves.

    “The election is a testing ground to return President Bola Tinubu in 2027 with bulky votes,” Obasa said.

    Handling over the flags to candidates along side other leaders, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi,  State APC Chairman, applauded party leaders and aspirants for ensuring peace before, during and after the primaries.

    Ojelabi, who noted that the party had done a lot  to  reconcile aggrieved aspirants, urged flag bearers to continue reconciliation and winning those that contested against them to their sides.

    According to him, out of the 475 aspirants that vied for chairmanship tickets, only 57 chairmanship candidates were finally selected.

    He urged the candidates to try to meet the needs of the people in education, health, infrastructure development and youth development and other critical areas, if elected.

    He said that the party would continue to monitor the  performance of all its elected officers.

    “It is a real election. We are going all out into this election. Let us reach out, knock at the doors and solicit support,” Ojelabi said.

    Speaking , the Chairman of APC Campaign Committee, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun, who welcomed the candidates, expressed confidence that all the flag bearers would be victorious at the polls.

    Balogun, who urged the party’s campaign Local Organising Committee (LOC) in each council area to start rigorous mobilisation of voters, howeve,r cautioned that no campaign should exceed  the June 9 deadline ,stipulated in the electoral guidelines.

    “This election is local and at the grassroots, so we need to campaign vigorously at the ward level. There is no limit to campaign. Let the LOC work tirelessly to ensure victory for the election,” he said.

    According to him, the LOC should be co-chaired in each council by the APC LGA chairman and the council chairmen.

    “The LOC must work with various groups including ethnic nationalities “so that we can achieve a great results. Let us move across all the wards and garner votes for the party.”

    The chairmanship candidates who received party flags included: Azeez Babatunde (Agege); Idowu Akinola (Orile-Agege); Johnson Akinpelu (Alimosho); Adunni Akindele (Mosan Okunola); Lukman Abiodun (Ayobo-Ipaja); Abiodun Ejigbadero (Agbado Oke-Odo) and Idris Balogun (Egbe- Idimu).
    Ayinde Akinsanya (Ikotun-Igando); Usman Hamzat (Ifako-Ijaiye); Oluyemisi Rosiji (Ojokoro); Akeem Dauda (Ikeja); Moyosore Adebanjo (Onigbongbo); Segun Odunmbaku (Ojodu); Tunbosun Aruwe (Mushin); Seyi Jakande (Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye); Kehinde Oloyede- Almaroof (Oshodi).

    Others are Adebayo Olasoju (Isolo), Taoreed Taiwo (Ejigbo); Babatunde Hunpe (Badadry Central); Rauf Yemaren (Badagry West); Ajose Kumayon); Azeez Kareem (Oto-Awori); Isa Abiola (Iba); Muhibat Adeyemi (Ojo); Rasak Oloyede (Oriade); Lanre Sanusi (Amuwo-Odofin); Olufemi Okeowo (Ifelodun) and Olalekan Akindipe (Ajeromi).

    Idowu Senbanjo (Apapa); Jimoh Olawale (Apapa Iganmu); Adeola Adetoro (Eti-Osa); Biliaminu Agunbiade (Eti-Osa East); Kolawole Emilagba (Lagos Mainland); Taiwo Oyekan (Lagos Island); Bola Oladunjoye (Ikoyi-Obalende); Aminat Alabi (Iru Victoria Island); Muibi Folawiyo (Lagos Island East) and Sulaiman Bamidele (Surulere) also received the party’s flag.

    The party’s flags were also presented to Ogidan Owolabi (Coker Aguda); Odunayo Oluwafemi (Itire-Ikate); Bayo Adefuye (Yaba); Surah Animashaun (Epe); Wale Anomo ( Ikosi-Ejinrin); Ismail Akinloye (Eredo); Abdullahi Olowa ( Ibeju-Lekki); Rasak Kasali (Lekki); Adedayo Ladega (Ikorodu Central); Ameen Olawale (Ikorodu North) and Sulaiman Kazeem( Ikorodu West)

    Others who got the party’s flags are Sunday Benson (Imota); Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba (Ijede); Hammed Aroyewun (Igbogbo Bayeku); Moyo Ogunlewe (Kosofe); Adetola Abubakar (Agboyi-Ketu); Dammy Bada Ikosi-Isheri); Lateef Ashimi (Somolu) and Adedeji’ Omope (Bariga).

    The party also handed over flags to all the vice chairmanship and councillorship candidates. The flag-off ceremony was witnessed by party chieftains, elected and appointed officials of the party across the three tiers of government.

  • LG election: Lagos APC announces date to unveil candidates, commence campaign

    LG election: Lagos APC announces date to unveil candidates, commence campaign

    The APC in Lagos State says it will officially commence its campaign for the July 12 Local Government Elections on Tuesday with the presentation of candidates with party’s flags.

    The APC Publicity Secretary, Mr Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said that the flags handing over  ceremony would hold at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba.

    Oladejo said: “The campaign has been decentralised along the three Senatorial districts of Lagos East, Central and West which has been broken into two because of its size.

    “The flag-off ceremony will be witnessed by party chieftains , elected and appointed officials of the party across the three tiers of government.

    “The party had earlier directed its leadership in the local governments to put in place Local Organizing Committees – LOC- to take the campaign to all the nooks, crannies and corners of the state to ensure effective and massive mobilisation.”

    According to him, the APC campaign will focus on the various unprecedented landmark achievements of the out-going governments in the councils, the numerous timely social interventions and the promise to do more in tandem with the party’s progressive philosophy.

    The spokesman urged all voters to endeavour to perform their civic responsibility on the day of the elections.

    “The campaign will end a day before the elections in accordance with the extant laws,” he added.

    Recalled that the APC Chairmanship, Vice Chairmanship and Councilorship Candidates in the 20 Local Governments Councils, 37 Local Council Development Areas and the 377 wards emerged during its primaries on May 10.

  • FCT council election: LP holds debate for aspirants in AMAC

    FCT council election: LP holds debate for aspirants in AMAC

    Labour Party on Saturday organised a debate for all the chairmanship aspirants for Abuja Municipal Area Council  election scheduled for February 2026.

    The debate, tagged: ‘My Manifesto’, had five aspirants speaking on their respective manifestos and how to tackle the major challenges facing the area council.

    In his address, the Convener and LP Chairman in AMAC, Mr Ifeanyi Uzochukwu, said that the debate had become necessary in order to give the delegates the opportunity of identifying the most suitable among the chairmanship aspirants.

    “If we want to change the narrative, we need those who are going to represent us to come to talk to us. Let them tell us what we can hold on to.

    “As a party, this is the first point of screening for anybody who wants to contest any election before he can become a candidate. With this process, we will be able to produce the best of the best.

    “With this, we can beat our chest and say that this person can represent us well in the larger society.

    “That is why we have decided to provide this platform for the aspirants to talk to the delegates. It is not done in any other political party,” he said.

    Uzochukwu said that with the debate, delegates would be able to know how conversant the aspirants were with the challenges confronting the council and how they intended to address them.

    A civil  society activist and Chief Panelist, Dr Peter Piper, drilled the aspirants on issues bordering on water management, water supply, education, security and road maintenance.

    Piper also tasked the aspirants on how they intend to interface with local communities, making themselves accessible to the electorate after being elected and how they would address unemployment, if elected.

    All the aspirants outlined their respective priorities and strategies of achieving them.

    They all addressed issues partaining to road infrastructure, education, health, water supply, waste management and traffic congestion within the council area.

    The five aspirants were: Mr Kingsley Udoka (Wuse Ward), Mr Chilaka Sigmund (Garki Ward), Mrs Princess Awunor (City Centre Ward), Mr Vanish Agbon (Kabusa Ward), and Ifeanyichukwu Ajaegbu (Orozco Ward).

    Aspirants would be presented before the delegates who are going to vote during the primaries, with the eventual winner contesting with their counterparts from other political parties in the February 2026 chairmanship elections.

    In attendance were LP executives from all the 12 wards in the six area councils and other party faithful.

  • Lagos LG election: We will conduct inclusive, credible polls – LASIEC

    Lagos LG election: We will conduct inclusive, credible polls – LASIEC

    The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Wednesday pledged to conduct an inclusive, hitch-free local government election that all would be proud of.

    LASIEC’s Chairman, Justice Omobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, made the promise at a forum organised by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) in Lagos.

    The event was held ahead of the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12 in Lagos State.

    The theme of the event was ‘Enhancing Credible and Inclusive Local Government Elections in Lagos State’.

    “Democracy thrives when it is inclusive, participatory and truly reflects the diversity of society.

    “At LASIEC, we firmly believe no one should be left behind—and no one will be,” Okikiolu-Ighile stated.

    She stressed that the right to vote and be voted for is a constitutional and fundamental human right.

    “LASIEC is the body responsible for conducting local government elections in Lagos and is fully committed to inclusivity,” she said.

    She emphasised that all eligible citizens must have the opportunity to participate, regardless of gender, ethnicity or socio-economic background.

    According to her, trust and public confidence are essential to achieving free, fair and credible elections.

    She added that such trust could only be built through active involvement of stakeholders like CCD and others.

    “It’s about removing barriers and ensuring everyone is included in the democratic process,” she reiterated.

    Okikiolu-Ighile said LASIEC was fully prepared for the July 12 elections, expecting voters to turn out in large numbers.

    “The commission is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a transparent, inclusive and conclusive election process,” she noted.

    She revealed LASIEC distributed application forms free to women, youths and persons with disabilities (PwDs) to encourage participation.

    Okikiolu-Ighile reaffirmed LASIEC’s commitment to delivering election that is free, fair, credible and conclusive.

    “We will maintain strong collaboration with stakeholders and create equal access across the political field,” she assured.

    She added LASIEC would uphold public confidence by ensuring transparency throughout the electoral process.

    She urged stakeholders to help educate and sensitise members on their voting rights and participation.

    The LASIEC chair also assured residents of maximum security for all voters and candidates during the polls.

    She confirmed that assistive materials — such as magnifying glasses and braille — would be provided at all voting centres.

    CCD Programme Officer, Mrs Christiana Njoku, highlighted the importance of credible, inclusive electioneering processes.

    Njoku praised LASIEC’s efforts in supporting inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities.

    She, however, called on LASIEC to intensify efforts by providing braille, interpreters and other assistive tools.

    She stressed the need for a conducive environment to enable all PwD clusters to vote on July 12.

  • LASIEC told to conduct credible LG election

    LASIEC told to conduct credible LG election

    The  National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called on  the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to ensure the July 12  council election in the state is  free, fair and credible.

    Mr Basit Ogunsanmi , NYCN Co-ordinator ,Ikorodu chapter, made the call during a meeting of the council in Ikorodu.

    Ogunsanmi  also urged aspirants across  all the parties to conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the election.

    “We call on LASIEC to ensure credible conduct  of the forthcoming council election. The credibility of the electoral process is crucial to sustaining peace and trust among the electorate.

    “We urge all aspirants not to perceive the election as a do-or-die affair;politics should be about service, not desperation,” he said.

    The NYCN president encouraged the youth to participate actively, responsibly in the process ,urging them to  refrain from anything that could undermine the success of the election.

    He emphasised the importance of unity and acceptance of the election outcome by all parties involved. Oginsanmi advised all aspirants to work together after the election for the growth of Ikorodu.

    “Ikorodu is our home, regardless of political differences, the development of our community must remain our top priority.,” he said.

  • Primaries: LG aspirant seeks compensation from APC

    Primaries: LG aspirant seeks compensation from APC

    Mrs Abimbola Oladokun, Lagos State APC 2025 chairmanship aspirant in Orile Agege has urged the party leadership to consider compensating her after losing.

    She also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure that her appeal for compensation is considered by the APC leadership in the state.

    Recall that the APC local government election primaries held on May 10, at the party’s secretariat, Ikeja.

    Making the appeal in an interview with NAN on Monday, Oladokun said the last primaries will be the seventh time she is contesting for the position in the party and had remained loyal.

    “I have always been a true servant to my community and my party, I have singlehandedly been packing waste with my truck at the community level.

    “The President  told the party leaders to create  chances for women to also hold elective positions  but I am surprised, that  majority of  us that contested lost at the primary election. I call on the President to intervene in my case”.

    Oladokun said she started as a party member decades  ago from Action Congress, to Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) till date with membership card.

    She said her community asked her to contest as a result of her hard work, she also stated that she would remain a loyal member of the APC despite the loss.

    “I am appealing to the party leadership to consider my political ambition and compensate me for being a female aspirant and loyal party member.”

    However, the Lagos State APC chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi has urged all aspirants who couldn’t get the party’s ticket to work for victory of the party.

    Ojelabi said the party would  reward every hardworking and committed party faithful .

    The state chairman  said that everybody should go to the field to work on the  electorate to vote for the APC.