By Bankole Adeshina
Voting has commenced across all the Local government areas of Lagos State.
Residents observed the restrictions imposed for the elections taking place across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
The restriction announced by state police command affected vehicular movement from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., allowing essential commuters limited access while maintaining security during the polling period.
Visits to some parts of the state, mainly Ketu, Ojota, Oworoshoki, Ogudu and Lagos Island reveal visible police checkpoints, as officers were deployed at strategic locations, while major roads across the state remained unusually calm and traffic almost non-existent.
At St. Stephen polling unit at Adenij Adele Lagos Island, where the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is expected to cast his ballot, the scene was calm with trickles if voters standing at the area.
Over 20,000 law enforcement officers, including members of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Anti-Cultism, and other security agencies have been stationed at various polling units to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, earlier urged residents to participate actively and peacefully in the elections.
He emphasised the crucial role local governments play in delivering essential services and fostering grassroots development.
As at the time of filling this report, voters were seen walking into the polling arena in trickles to exercise their franchise.
