The Lagos State Government has announced the restriction of movements in the state on Saturday, July 24th between 08:00 am and 03:00 pm to prevent disruption of the local government elections.
The state’s Information and Strategy Commissioner, Gbenga Omotosho said this in a statement on Thursday evening.
He said: “The restriction is to enable the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to conduct hitch-free elections into positions of Chairmen and Councillors in all the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas,” the commissioner explained as he urged residents of the state to participate in the polls.
“The restriction will facilitate the ease of movement of the electorate, election materials, and LASIEC officials for the sanctity of the election, effective monitoring, and enhanced security.”