Lagos LG Elections Kick Off Smoothly Across Several LGAs

The 2025 Lagos State Local Government Elections have commenced in a generally peaceful and orderly manner across various local government areas (LGAs), with the timely distribution of election materials and deployment of security personnel.

In Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, distribution of election materials began early this morning, with adhoc staff mobilizing to the 14 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) that comprise both Amuwo-Odofin and Oriade. According to TVC News senior reporter, Theophilus Elamah, the process has been smooth so far, with no reports of delays or missing materials.

A similar situation unfolded in Ikeja Local Government, where election materials were dispatched to major polling units from the local secretariat. TVC News correspondent, Olamide Adeyemi, reported that police officers had resumed election duty, leaving their barracks in a coordinated fashion to secure polling units and ensure voter safety. The Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh, had earlier assured residents of adequate security throughout the voting process.

In Ikorodu, preparations are underway at Polling Unit 012, Lagoon View Estate, Ibeshe Road, where adhoc staff are setting up for the accreditation and voting processes. Sensitive election materials have also been received and are currently being distributed to various polling units across the local government area.

Meanwhile, at Okepopo East on Lagos Island, accreditation and voting have officially commenced. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is expected to cast his ballot at this location later in the day, a move anticipated to boost voter confidence and turnout.

Across the state, voters are trickling into polling stations as officials gear up for what is hoped to be a seamless and credible election. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) had earlier assured the public of its readiness, and early signs from multiple LGAs suggest that logistics and security arrangements are holding up effectively.

The local government election provides Lagosians with the opportunity to elect Chairmen and Councillors who will govern at the grassroots level and oversee development in their communities for the next four years. Voting is scheduled to conclude by 3:00 PM, after which counting will begin immediately at the polling units.