Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and well-coordinated conduct of Saturday’s Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) elections across the State.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the council polls after voting at St. Stephens Nursery and Primary School, Polling Unit 006, Ward E3, Okepopo, Lagos Island East LCDA, at exactly 11:10 a.m. on Saturday.
The Governor was accompanied by his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who also performed her civic responsibility during the voting process.
Speaking to journalists after he cast his vote, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for the efficient organisation of the polls.
He said: “As you can see, everything is okay here. Voting is ongoing, the officers are on the ground, and I have just performed my civic responsibility. The atmosphere is peaceful, party agents are present, and within three to four minutes, everything is concluded.
“We are glad that we have peaceful weather. We want to commend the effort of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).
“There were no shortage of materials. The issue was just about getting people to their polling units. But as of now, the reports indicate that most areas have commenced voting.”
Speaking on the importance of local government in the country’s democratic framework, Governor Sanwo-Olu stressed the need for grassroots administration to function independently in accordance with constitutional provisions.
The Governor also commended the performance of chairmen and councillors across the 57 councils, saying they have aligned with the State’s THEMES+ development agenda and are contributing to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope vision.
He said: “Local government is an important arm of government, and their independence is key. Here in Lagos, many of them are executing impactful projects and competing among themselves in terms of development.
“Our councils have keyed into the THEMES Plus agenda and are running with it, even at the LCDA level. This shows their commitment to service delivery and grassroots development.”
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GBOYEGA AKOSILE
SPECIAL ADVISER – MEDIA AND PUBLICITY
