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The Digest:

Lagos State witnessed deserted roads and restricted movement today as residents turned out for the local government elections. With police-enforced movement restrictions and a low-key atmosphere, the exercise to elect chairmen and councillors unfolded in what resembled Civic Silence, reflecting the unique dynamics of grassroots politics in Nigeria's commercial hub.

Key Points:
  • Major roads in Lagos were deserted due to movement restrictions (6 am to 3 pm) for LG elections.
  • Police barricaded sections of roads, diverting motorists to enforce the restriction.
  • Registered voters with PVCs are electing chairmen, vice-chairmen, and councillors.
  • Elections are taking place across 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs, covering 13,325 polling units.
  • The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) confirmed 15 parties participating.
  • LASIEC Chairman Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile stated that BVAS would not be used, allowing for manual processes.
  • Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Lagos Assembly Speaker, is contesting the vice-chairmanship seat in Agege LGA.
The quiet conduct of the Lagos LG polls, marked by strict movement controls, stands in contrast to the city's usual bustling energy. This period of Civic Silence highlights the controlled environment in which local elections are conducted, shaping grassroots leadership.

Sources: Channels Television