Despite Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's public appeal for active participation, voter turnout in the Lagos State Local Government Elections remained low across several parts of the state as of 10:10 a.m.
Vanguard correspondents reported that many polling units were largely deserted, with only a handful of voters waiting for the arrival of electoral officers.
At Polling Unit 29 near the Federal Service Club on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, only one party agent was present as of 8:51 a.m., while LASIEC officials were yet to arrive.
In Obalende, youths were spotted playing football on the roads around 9:15 a.m., prompting security personnel to intervene.
LASIEC officials and party agents were seen setting up at polling units on Odo Street and Igbo Street in Obalende, but no voters were present at the time.
A small crowd of supporters gathered at Governor Sanwo-Olu's Ward E3, Adeniji Adele, in anticipation of his arrival to cast his vote, with a strong contingent of policemen on standby to ensure security. Security personnel were observed maintaining order and ensuring a peaceful environment at various polling units.
The elections aim to fill 57 chairmanship, 57 vice chairmanship, and 376 councillorship seats across 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs. Voting is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with provisions for voters in line by closing time to cast their ballots.
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