The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has announced that the local council elections will be held on July 12.
Mr. Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made the announcement on Friday in Lagos. He indicated that elections for 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillor seats are scheduled for this date, with a potential re-run on July 19 if necessary.
Lagos State consists of 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The election date was strategically selected to prevent any leadership vacuum within the state’s councils.
The notice from LASIEC confirmed that the elections will encompass all 20 Local Governments, 37 LCDAs, and 376 wards. As the current local government administration approaches its conclusion, LASIEC has intensified its efforts to ensure a seamless electoral process.
The commission has officially initiated the electoral process with the release of the Notice of Election. Political parties are required to visit the LASIEC headquarters to acquire nomination forms for their candidates.
Ojo also announced a meeting with all registered political parties scheduled for Tuesday. “The Election Guidelines will be published on April 17,” he added.
LASIEC has expressed its preparedness for the upcoming polls in Lagos councils. Campaign activities and rallies are set to commence on April 18 and will conclude on July 9.
Nomination forms for “substituted” and “only candidate” submissions must be completed and submitted between June 18 and June 25. LASIEC Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd), has pledged to ensure a fair and equitable environment for all political parties. He reiterated the commission’s dedication to conducting a free, fair, inclusive, and credible election, urging political parties and aspirants to adhere strictly to the electoral timetable.
