Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Saturday, 12 July, 2025 voted in the ongoing local government elections held across the state, reports Business Today NG
Sanwo-Olu voted at exactly 11:09 a.m. on Saturday, 12 July, 2025 at Polling Unit 006, Saint Stephens Nursery and Primary School, Lagos Island Local Government Area.
The governor, accompanied by his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, acknowledged some earlier logistics issues in certain areas, which he said had been resolved.
“Everything is okay here,” he said. “Although the unit is heavily populated, voting is progressing well, and the officers are present. I’ve voted successfully.
“Party agents are here, and it’s extremely peaceful. I’ve seen some logistics issues on TV, but I believe they’ve now been resolved,” the governor said.
According to the governor, some officers experienced delays reaching their polling units, but expressed gratitude for the calm and favourable weather.
“I commend LASIEC. This election is very important, and I believe results will be compiled later in the day,” he said.
While stressing on the importance of council poll as a vital tier for grassroots development and public service delivery, Sanwo-Olu added,”It is vital people realise this is the closest government to them. I’ve fulfilled my civic responsibility,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor, who described the election process as peaceful and encouraging wider participation, called on the residents of the state to come out in their large numbers and exercise their constitutional duties
“I know there were some initial logistics hiccups at certain polling units, but I understand those have now been addressed.Let’s continue to come out in large numbers and vote,” the governor appealed.
LASIEC is conducting elections into 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state.
