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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