The Lagos State Government has proclaimed restriction of
vehicular movement in the State on Saturday July 22, 2017 in view of the
elections holding across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council
Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State, reports ITRealms.
The State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr.
Steve Ayorinde, to ITRealms in a press statement that the restriction of
movement across the State will be enforced between 8am and 2pm on Saturday July
22, to allow for a smooth conduct of the polls and unhindered participation.
He also said, the State is known for peaceful conduct of
elections, and as such, urged residents to be peaceful and orderly on Saturday
to cast their votes in their respective wards for Chairmen and councilors who
are expected to drive development at the third tier of government.
Ayorinde explained that as the election would bring on board
a new set of public officers for the next four years at the local government
level, the restriction will allow the Lagos State Independent Electoral
Commission (LASIEC) and the security agencies to distribute electoral materials
in good time and ensure the sanctity of free and fair electoral process.
"The police and other security agencies are ready to
ensure that the electioneering campaign and the voting on Saturday are
conducted smoothly without public disturbance. Every political party,
candidates and their supporters and the general public are hereby assured of
safety throughout the period of voting and collation.
“However, the government solicits the cooperation of voters
and the general public by obeying the restriction order and the general
electoral rules in order to ensure a peaceful conduct before, during and after
the elections," Ayorinde said.
The release also quoted Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as urging
Lagosians to perform their civic obligations by trooping out with their
Permanent Voters Card (PVC) "to once again demonstrate their belief in the
tenets of participatory democracy and the importance of development at the
local government level."
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