Lagos state has commenced its long-awaited LGA election as officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) began arriving at polling units early Saturday morning.

At PU 008, Ward F, Iyalla, Ikeja, LASIEC officials were sighted setting up materials as of 7:59 a.m., marking the official start of the polls scheduled to hold across the 20 local government areas (LGAs) and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state.

Thecable also observed voters already hanging around some polling units getting ready to cast their votes.

The exercise, however, is unfolding amid a cloud of uncertainty and criticism, particularly from civil society organisations who have raised serious doubts about the readiness and legality of the election.

As the electoral process begins, residents, election observers, and civil society groups are closely monitoring the process, wary of logistical lapses, voter apathy, and the integrity of the overall exercise.