The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has confirmed that local government elections will take place on July 12, 2025, with preparations already underway.
Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made the announcement on Friday, revealing that the election will fill 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship positions across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
Ojo also stated that a supplementary election will be held on July 19, if a rerun is needed in any wards or councils.
As the terms of current local government officials draw to a close, LASIEC is moving forward with election preparations to prevent any interruption in governance.
With the official Notice of Election now released, political parties are invited to visit LASIEC’s headquarters to obtain nomination forms for their candidates. Additionally, a stakeholders’ meeting with all registered political parties is set for Tuesday.
LASIEC further announced that detailed Election Guidelines will be published on April 17, outlining the election framework, candidate nomination deadlines, and campaign period.
Campaigning will officially begin on April 18 and run through July 9, giving political parties almost three months to engage with voters.
Justice Ayotunde Phillips (rtd), LASIEC’s Chairperson, assured the public of the Commission’s commitment to a transparent and credible election process. She encouraged active participation from political parties, security agencies, civil society organizations, and citizens to ensure a peaceful and fair election.
The outcome of these elections is expected to have significant implications for the political landscape of Lagos, particularly as parties prepare for the 2027 general elections.
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