Day: July 11, 2025

Sanwo – Olu Urges Lagosians To Participate In Saturday’s LG Polls

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state, especially eligible voters, to come out in large numbers to participate in the local council election slated for Saturday, July 12. In a statement issued on Friday, the governor emphasized the importance of the elections in shaping grassroots leadership and fostering community development. “The local government elections will take place tomorrow (July 12, 2025). I call on all eligible voters across the state to come out in large numbers to participate in the exercise. “The local…

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VIEW: July 12, 2025: A Pivotal Test for Grassroots Democracy in Lagos State

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By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Tomorrow, July 12, 2025, Lagos State stands at a critical juncture as over seven million registered voters prepare to cast their ballots in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) elections. This electoral exercise, orchestrated by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), is more than a routine civic duty—it is a litmus test for the vitality of grassroots democracy in Nigeria’s economic heartbeat. With 20 LGAs, 37 LCDAs, and 376 wards in contention, the elections promise to shape the future…

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