The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has condemned opposition events over their claims of electoral malpractice within the not too long ago concluded native authorities elections, describing the allegations as an insult to the intelligence and can of Lagosians.
In a press release issued on Wednesday and signed by the get together’s spokesperson, Hon. Oluseye Oladejo, the APC described the opposition’s efforts to discredit the ballot as “baseless and ill-advised”.
In line with Oladejo, the elections have been performed in full compliance with all authorized and procedural frameworks, underneath the supervision of the Lagos State Impartial Electoral Fee (LASIEC), and noticed by civil society {groups} and different related stakeholders.
“We now have famous with concern the baseless and ill-advised efforts by sure opposition events to discredit the not too long ago concluded native authorities elections. These makes an attempt, marked by misinformation, sensationalism, and outright falsehoods, aren’t solely a disservice to the democratic course of but in addition an insult to the folks of Lagos who participated in a peaceable, clear, and credible election,” the assertion learn.
The APC maintained that the end result of the election mirrored the true will of the folks, noting that the outcomes affirmed Lagosians’ continued belief within the get together’s governance and efficiency report.
Oladejo mentioned the opposition’s actions reeked of desperation, warning that democracy shouldn’t be undermined by “theatrics”.
The get together urged aggrieved opposition {groups} to hunt redress by authorized channels if that they had real issues, somewhat than resort to public smear campaigns aimed toward discrediting democratic establishments.
Reiterating its dedication to good governance and democratic ideas, the APC known as on all political actors to place the curiosity of the state above partisan pursuits and work collectively for the continued peace, progress, and growth of Lagos State.
“We categorically reject the unsubstantiated claims of electoral malpractice being peddled by the opposition, whose actions appear pushed extra by desperation than by a dedication to democratic beliefs. Lagosians is not going to be misled by political actors who resort to theatrics as a substitute of participating meaningfully with the voters.
“The folks of Lagos have spoken by the poll, and their voice should be revered. We urge the opposition to place the pursuits of Lagos above partisan politics and work collectively for the continued progress and stability of our state,” Oladejo mentioned.
APC emerged victorious within the Saturday’s native authorities elections in Lagos, after successful all chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 councillors seats throughout the state.
In line with the official outcomes launched by LASIEC on Sunday, the ruling get together swept the polls in all 20 constitutionally recognised native authorities areas and 37 native council growth areas (LCDAs).
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) managed to clinch a lone councillorship seat in Ward D of Yaba LCDA, marking the one seat not secured by the APC.
Nevertheless, the opposition events have strongly criticised the conduct of the elections. The PDP, Labour Party, and Social Democratic Party (SDP) raised issues about alleged electoral malpractices, together with poll stuffing, voter suppression, and the denial of entry to polling items.
The Youth Party, in a press release by its Lagos Chapter Chair, Francisco Doregos, described the election as “shambolic” and “blatantly rigged.”
The get together accused LASIEC of bias, citing the appointment of recognized APC loyalists as electoral commissioners.
