APC Secures Landslide Victory in Lagos State Local Government Elections

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in Saturday's local government elections in Lagos State, further solidifying its grip on the state's grassroots political structure. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the lone councillorship seat in Ward D of the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Over 7 million registered voters were expected to participate in the elections, but voter turnout was significantly low in several locations, particularly on Lagos Island East LCDA.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC secured a landslide victory in the local government elections, winning all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in Lagos State.
  • The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the lone councillorship seat in Ward D of the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
  • Voting took place in 13,325 polling units across the state, with a registered 7,060,195 voters.
  • Over 6,214,970 voters had collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), but 845,225 PVCs remained uncollected.
  • Voter turnout was significantly low, with about 11 people seen in the queue at the start of voting in Polling Unit 013 on Moloney Street, despite having 122 registered voters.
  • LASIEC officials were present and attended to voters without delay, with at least one police officer stationed at each location to ensure order.
  • LASIEC chairperson Bola Okikiolu-Ighile attributed the low turnout to a lack of faith in the local electoral process and poor awareness ahead of the polls.

Statistics:

  • 7,060,195 registered voters were expected to participate in the elections.
  • 6,214,970 voters had collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
  • 845,225 PVCs remained uncollected.
  • 375 out of 376 councillorship positions were won by the APC.
  • The PDP secured the lone councillorship seat in Ward D of the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

Sources:

  • "The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a landslide victory in Saturday's local government elections in Lagos State, winning all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions." - Premium Times
  • "Only one councillorship seat was won by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which secured it in Ward D of the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA)." - Premium Times
  • "Over 7 million registered voters were expected to participate in the elections to choose chairmen and councillors for the state's 20 local government areas (LGAs) and 37 LCDAs." - Premium Times
  • "Voting took place in 13,325 polling units across the state." - Premium Times
  • "LASIEC chairperson Bola Okikiolu-Ighile attributed the low turnout to a lack of faith in the local electoral process and poor awareness ahead of the polls." - Premium Times