The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged irregularities in the ongoing Local Government council elections in Lagos State.
Party agents who spoke to newsmen confirmed that voting has commenced across polling units.
However, they alleged that some people are voting without a voter’s card at Way-Bridge.
“Is it possible for someone to be allowed to vote without a PVC?. That is the situation at 0011,” an agent questioned, sharing videos from the scene.
See videos below.
Another agent alleged that security operatives were given money at polling unit 014.
“The security officers ar giving some amount of money at pollen unit 014…. I believe dis is part of d foul play but dey will all fall today,” he alleged.
Naijaonpoint reports that the 2025 Lagos State Local Government Elections commenced on Saturday, July 12, with voting processes reportedly unfolding smoothly across the areas.
The distribution of election materials had commenced smoothly earlier, with security agents manning strategic locations across the state.
In Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, election materials were dispatched early this morning, with ad-hoc staff swiftly moving to the 14 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) under both Amuwo-Odofin and Oriade Local Government Areas.
The process has been seamless, with no issues of delay or misplaced materials reported.
In Ikeja Local Government, election materials were also delivered to key polling units, and security personnel were seen at polling stations, ensuring a peaceful environment for voters.
Police officers, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh, were deployed to maintain order throughout the election period.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) confirmed earlier that the elections are proceeding as planned, with voting set to begin at 8:00 a.m. at over 13,000 polling units across the state.
Drama at Ikosi-Isheri
Meanwhile, there was tension at the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area as election officials were reportedly left stranded.
According to Channels Television, journalists at the scene observed that presiding officers and election staff as of 9:30 AM were unable to leave for their stations, due to an inadequate number of vehicles to convey them.
After speaking to one of the officers, it became apparent that the transport provider had been asked to provide a certain number of buses, which he claimed he had done.
However, the buses were insufficient to transport all the election officers, as some were seen struggling to board the few available buses.
While others hung on the buses, others were captured trekking to their various polling stations.
One said, “They told us it’s not far from here, so we can trek there.”