The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has reaffirmed its full preparedness for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. The elections will cover all 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state.
Speaking at a media briefing, LASIEC Chairman, Justice Ayotunde Phillips Okikiolu-Ighile, announced that 57 chairmanship candidates and their 57 vice chairmanship running mates will be contesting in the polls. In total, 376 candidates are vying for both chairmanship and vice-chairmanship positions across Lagos State.
Justice Okikiolu-Ighile revealed that LASIEC has established 13,325 polling units to ensure smooth voter access. While the commission will be using a new electronic voting technology, it will not deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). She clarified that manual voting will serve as a backup should the new technology fail.
According to LASIEC’s data, a total of 7,060,195 voters are registered for the local elections, with 6,214,917 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) already collected. However, 845,225 PVCs remain unclaimed ahead of Saturday’s vote.
Out of the 19 political parties registered, only 15 will participate in the election. Voting will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and close by 3:00 p.m. on election day. Voters are encouraged to cast their ballots at the polling units where they originally registered—typically near their places of residence.
LASIEC emphasized that persons with disabilities will receive assistance, and elderly citizens, pregnant women, and nursing mothers will be given priority during the voting process.
To ensure safety, the Inspector General of Police has deployed adequate security personnel, with at least four officers stationed at each polling unit. Additional security forces have also been mobilized to support peaceful conduct across the state.
Justice Okikiolu-Ighile urged all candidates to promote peace and uphold democratic values, warning that LASIEC will not tolerate any form of electoral violence or misconduct.
Finally, the commission called on residents to exercise their civic responsibility by coming out peacefully to vote for the candidates of their choice.
