LAGOS DECIDES 2017: NO MOVEMENT BETWEEN 8AM AND 2PM, THIS SATURDAY.

By Kayode Arole.

In preparation for the forthcoming council polls slated for Saturday  July 22, 2017, the Lagos State Government has announced restriction of vehicular movement in the State. This is in view of the elections that will hold across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State.

According to  a press statement released by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the restriction of movement across the State will be enforced between 8am and 2pm on Saturday July 22, to allow for a smooth conduct of the polls and unhindered participation.
According to the Commissioner, the State is known for peaceful conduct of elections, and as such, urged residents to be peaceful and orderly on Saturday to cast their votes in their respective wards for Chairmen and councilors who are expected to drive development at the third tier of government.

The Honourable commissioner, explained that this  the election that will bring on board a new set of public officers for the next four years at the local government level, so therefore the restriction will allow the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the security agencies to distribute electoral materials in good time and ensure that election is free and fair.

Photo:Steve Ayorinde (Credit :CKN.com)