Lagos LG poll:APC in early lead as Gov Sanwo-Olu hail exercise

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State was last night in an early lead in yesterday’s local government elections held across the 20 local governments and local council development areas (LCDA) in the state.

Voting ended by 3:00 p.m., followed by sorting and counting of ballots in most wards. Early reports from the field indicate that the APC was leading in a significant number of councils, reinforcing its stronghold in the state.

The election was marked by a noticeably low turnout of voters, with some locations recording fewer than 70 voters. Officials of the electoral umpire and civil society groups have expressed concern over the widespread voter apathy, attributing it to a range of factors, including voter fatigue, lack of confidence in the electoral process, and poor voter education.

Meanwhile, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and well-coordinated conduct of the polls across the state. Speaking after casting his vote yesterday at Polling Unit 006, Ward E, Lagos Island Local Government Area at 11:10 a.m., the governor lauded the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for its efficient handling of the polls.

Accompanied by his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the governor hails the calm atmosphere and the professionalism of electoral officers.