LG Poll: Lagos Orders Restriction Of Movement

On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the Lagos State Government has announced that movement across the state will be restricted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner of Information, stated this in a press statement on Thursday.

The statement reads;

“The Lagos State Government has announced restriction of movement across the State between the hours of 8a.m and 3p.m on Saturday, 24th July, 2021.

“The restriction is to enable the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) conduct hitch-free elections into positions of Chairmen and Councillors in all the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas.

“The restriction will facilitate the ease of movement of the electorate, election materials and LASIEC officials for the sanctity of the election, effective monitoring and enhanced security.

“All eligible voters are urged to participate in the elections, which require the cooperation of all residents.

Gbenga Omotoso
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy.”