Press Release

**inspects electoral offices in the State

The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd) accompanied by members of the Commission embarked on facilities assessment tour of the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State as part of the preparation for the conduct of the next Local Government election in the State.

She said the Commission as a matter of urgency needs to get acquainted with the Geo-Political terrain of all the Local Councils and Council Development Areas and understand the challenges likely to be encountered by Electoral Officials as well as the logistics involved.

“This visit equally allows for firsthand information of the state of the Commission’s Offices vis-à-vis equipment as well as storage facilities available” She retreated.

Justice Okikiolu-Ighile assures Lagosians of the readiness of the Commission to provide a level playing ground for all the actors in the political sphere as well as a secure and safe environment for electoral activities.

She therefore solicits the support of the Local Government Chairmen, as Chief security officers in their respective domain in achieving violent free eletions, before, during and after.

She said the Commission shall remain committed to her core value of transparency, impartiality, accountability and excellence in the conduct of Local Government Elections. Institutionalization of sustainable electoral process in Lagos State vide the adoption of international best practices.

She pleaded with all political actors and stakeholders to ensure that the game is played by the rules so that there can be a free, fair and credible election culminating in the people’s Mandate.

The team includes other members of the Commission; Mr. Samson Ajibade, Chief Oluwo Akim Durojaiye, Dr. Metilelu Olumide, Mr, Aileru Abeeb, Hon. Oladele Adekanye as well as the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mr Abdul-Rafiu Fashola

The first phase of the inspection tour took the Commission members to Eti-Osa, I Mainland, Yaba, Oshodi/Isolo, Amuwo- Odofin, Alimosho, Igando/Ikotun, Egbe/ Idimu and Badagry division.

Ojo Tope Stephen
Head, Public Affairs