The PUNCH reports that 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.
This was contained in a press statement
by the Commissioner of Information,
Gbenga Omotoso, on Thursday.
Part of the statement read, “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.”