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Lagos LG Polls: Opposition Rejects Results, Alleges Electoral Robbery
The recently concluded Lagos State Local Government elections, held on Saturday, have sparked widespread outrage among opposition political parties, who have unanimously rejected the results and called for a complete cancellation of the exercise. The elections, according to the parties, were marred by electoral malpractice, irregularities, and blatant manipulation, making the entire process undemocratic and […]
APC’s Akeem Dauda Wins Ikeja LG Chairmanship
Dauda emerged victorious with a total of 12,139 votes. His closest rival, Oyenkwelu Nnamdi Vincent of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), trailed far behind with just 457 votes The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has officially declared Akeem Dauda, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Chairmanship Election […]
APC Leaders in Igbogbo/Bayeku Applaud LASIEC for Smooth Local Council Poll
Prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu, Lagos State, have commended the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for conducting a peaceful and efficient local government election across the state on Saturday. Speaking during the election exercise, former Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, […]
Former PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate Defects to APC
Safuratu AbdulKarim, a two-time deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has publicly declared her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the ruling party genuinely means well for the country and is demonstrating this through its performance in governance. Speaking on Saturday during the local government elections […]
Lagos Holds Local Government Elections Today
The local government elections in Lagos State are taking place today, marking a significant democratic exercise that will determine leadership across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. Residents will head to the polls to elect new chairmen and councillors who will drive development at the […]
Lagos LG: Over 30,000 Police Officers Deployed for Elections
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has announced the deployment of more than 30,000 police personnel across Lagos State in preparation for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday. Addressing journalists during a pre-election security briefing held in Lagos, the Police Commissioner explained that the deployment consists of 20,000 officers already attached […]
Lagos Declares 12-Hour Movement Ban for LG Elections
The Lagos State Police Command has announced a comprehensive security arrangement ahead of the upcoming Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. As part of its efforts to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process, the Command has imposed a total restriction on vehicular movement across the state from 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 […]
LASIEC Offers Free Nomination Forms to Women, PLWDs
LASIEC Chairman announced that female candidates and Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) will be exempt from paying for nomination forms The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd), has reiterated the commission’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and fairness in the upcoming local government elections. In a significant move aimed […]
LG Poll Turmoil: Lagos APC Members Rebel Against Imposition
Many chairmanship aspirants and party leaders are up in arms over what they describe as a plot to impose candidates, thereby sidelining grassroots democracy. A deepening crisis is brewing within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the July 12 local government elections. Many chairmanship aspirants and party leaders are […]
Lagos LG Poll: Speaker Obasa’s Son Fail in Chairmanship Race
Despite Abdul-Ganiyu’s significant grassroots support and high-level endorsements, his disqualification has raised questions about the party’s selection process Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, the son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, has been disqualified from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for the Agege Local Government chairmanship. This development comes despite Abdul-Ganiyu’s popularity and […]