LG poll: I’m hoping people will come out, says Sanwo-Olu amid low turnout

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, has appealed to residents of the state to come out and vote in the ongoing local government elections.

Sanwo-Olu made the appeal after casting his vote at polling unit 019, ward 9, Femi Okunnu/Lateef Jakande Avenue in Eti-Osa LGA.

The governor and his wife, Ibijoke, arrived at the polling unit at 11.03am and cast their votes at 11.08am.

He said the elections were peaceful at the polling units he observed before arriving at his unit.

“Things are going on peaceful as expected. I am hoping that people will come out and freely express themselves in this local government chairmanship and councilorship elections for Lagos State,” the governor said.

“We are expecting that everything will go well, smooth, free and fair to all eligible voters.”

He called on eligible voters to come out and vote, noting that government would continue to increase the advocacy for people to exercise their franchise.

The election has been characterised by low voter turnout across most LGAs.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu also called for active participation on part of the electorate, saying it would enhance their involvement in governance.

Tinubu made the call after casting her vote at polling unit 018, ward E, Eti-Osa LGA.

She commended LASIEC for the peaceful conduct of the exercise which, she said, had been peaceful so far.