The Lagos State Government on Wednesday
extended the restriction of movement
across the State noting that it had been
slightly expanded and will now be enforced
between 7 am and 3pm on Saturday July 22,
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,
Mr. 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.
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.”
