Lagos restricts movement during LG/LCDA elections Saturday

Etim Ekpimah

The Lagos State Government has announced restriction of movement across the state from 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso on Thursday.

The statement read: “The restriction is to enable the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) conduct hitch-free elections into positions of chairmen and councillors in all the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas.

“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.

“All eligible voters are urged to participate in the elections, which require the cooperation of all residents.”