The Lagos State Government on
Wednesday extended the restriction of movement across the State noting that it
had been slightly expanded and will now be enforced between 7 am and 3pm on
Saturday July 22, to allow for a smooth conduct of the Local Government
elections and unhindered participation.
In a statement issued by the
State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the
Government also reiterated the call for a peaceful and orderly conduct by the
electorates on Saturday as the State holds elections that will usher in new
Chairmen and Councillors in the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council
Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State.
According to the Commissioner,
the State Government and security agencies will leave no stone unturned in
ensuring a free and fair election, while ensuring safety of electoral officials
and voters.
He also urged residents to be
peaceful and orderly in casting and protecting their votes in their respective
wards for Chairmen and councilors who are expected to drive development at the
third tier of government.
Ayorinde explained that as the
election that would bring on board a new set of public officers for the next
four years at the local government level, the restriction of movement will
allow the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the
security agencies to distribute electoral materials in good time and ensure a
seamless electoral process.
"The police and other
security agencies have been maintaining law and order since the commencement of
campaign by political parties. They are poised to ensure that the voting on
Saturday is conducted smoothly without public disturbance,” he said.
He added that all political
parties, candidates and their supporters as well as the general public are
assured of safety throughout the period of voting and collation.
The Commissioner also thanked
Lagosians for always being peace-loving, while urging them to perform their
civic obligation by trooping out with their Permanent Voters Card (PVC)
"to show their commitment to participatory democracy and the importance of
development at the local government level."
SIGNED
STEVE AYORINDE
COMMISSIONER FOR
INFORMATION AND STRATEGY
LAGOS STATE
JULY 19, 2017
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