Lagos State is set for local government council elections, with voting expected to begin soon across 13,325 polling units.
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has released the final list of validated candidates contesting for chairmanship and councillorship positions.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat, having controlled Lagos since 1999, but the Labour Party (LP) is hoping to consolidate gains made in the 2023 presidential election.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been largely quiet in the buildup to this election, reflecting its ongoing internal crises and waning public presence.
Civil society organisations and opposition figures expressed concern about LASIEC’s preparedness, citing the delayed release of the official candidate list.
LASIEC Chairperson, Justice Ayotunde Phillips (rtd.), has assured Lagosians that all is in place for a credible poll.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to turn out en masse, stressing that local governments are vital in delivering essential services.
Security agencies have reassured the public of a safe voting environment, promising to maintain order at every polling unit.