Lagos Assembly Summons LASIEC Over Council Election Guidelines

By: Manoah kikekon 

Lagos State Assembly 

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to provide clear guidelines for the forthcoming local government elections.  

The decision came after Rotimi Ajomale, Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions, and LASIEC, moved a motion during Thursday’s plenary session in Ikeja.  

LASIEC had earlier announced July 12 as the date for the council polls, with a possible rerun scheduled for July 19. The elections will determine 57 council chairmanship seats and 376 councillor positions across Lagos’ 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).  

Ajomale emphasized the need for LASIEC officials to appear before the House and outline their readiness. “The public is asking questions, and as committee chairman, I can’t answer them alone. LASIEC must clarify the election procedures,” he stated.  

Supporting the motion, Kehinde Joseph raised concerns over the commission’s delay in briefing the assembly, calling for immediate action. Solomon Bonu (Badagry I) pointed out that opposition parties had questioned the election guidelines, urging LASIEC to address these concerns.  

Meanwhile, Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Strategy, sought details on LASIEC’s security arrangements for the polls.  

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa affirmed that LASIEC must present its preparations to ensure a transparent and credible electoral process.  

(NAN)