The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed a sweeping victory within the Lagos State native authorities elections, profitable all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions.
This was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, by the Chairman of the Lagos State Impartial Electoral Fee (LASIEC), Retired Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, throughout the official declaration of outcomes on the Fee’s headquarters in Sabo, Yaba.
“APC received all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 councillorship seats,” she stated, including that the one councillorship seat misplaced by the ruling celebration went to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yaba LCDA.
A complete of 15 political events participated in Saturday’s election.
Justice Okikiolu-Ighile praised the conduct of voters and most people, describing the ambiance as peaceable and orderly.
“We’re happy to announce that no main instances of electoral violence or poll snatching, voter intimidation or normal breakdown of legislation and order had been recorded,” she stated.
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She additionally acknowledged the efforts of safety businesses and the media, saying, “Their presence was a major consider sustaining a conducive, congenial ambiance throughout the polling models.”
Whereas commending the passion of residents throughout the elections, she famous that it demonstrated a shared perception within the significance of native governance and grassroots growth. Nonetheless, she admitted that voter apathy stays a priority.
“We acknowledge that voter apathy stays a priority and we’re dedicated to strengthening our voter training and stakeholders’ engagement methods relentlessly,” she stated.
Justice Okikiolu-Ighile reported that the election course of was usually “free, truthful, peaceable, orderly, clear, credible, and devoid of serious obstructions,” although some areas skilled delays as a consequence of logistical challenges.
In response to her, outcomes had been collated and introduced lawfully throughout the wards and councils by designated returning officers.
She added that certificates of return would quickly be introduced to the elected chairmen and councillors at LASIEC headquarters.
