The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has commended the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) over the last Local Government elections conducted in the State, just as he noted that there are no perfect elections. The former Chairman gave the commendation on Wednesday during his courtesy visit to LASIEC headquarters …
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APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIRMAN AND 4 ELECTORAL COMMISSIONERS
Following the resignation of Hon. Justice Afolabi Abdul-Fatai Adeyinka, the erstwhile Chairman of the Commission in May, 2016, the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, nominated to the State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Ayotunde Adeyoola Phillips for screening and clearance as the new Chairman of the Commission. Following this due diligence, she, along with four other Members who had earlier been …
Read More »LASIEC RELEASES LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR LG/LCDA ELECTIONS
… COMMENCES TRAINING FOR ELECTIONS The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has released the list of validated candidates for the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections into the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the State scheduled for Saturday, 22nd July 2017. In line with its statutory responsibilities, the Commission had requested all the candidates, whose names …
Read More »LASIEC CHAIRMAN WARNS ELECTORAL OFFICERS AGAINST MALPRACTICES
The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Hon. Justice Ayotunde Phillips, has warned Electoral Officers to be fair, transparent, professional and exhibit the fear of God in the discharge of their duties as election managers during the forthcoming Local Government elections in the State scheduled for Saturday, July 22. Hon. Justice Phillips gave the warning while addressing the Electoral Officers …
Read More »LASIEC REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF CONNIVANCE WITH POLITICAL PARTIES
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has distance itself from allegations of connivance with some leaders of political parties to manipulate the list of candidates for chairmanship and councillorship elections in the State. The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Ayotunde Philips disclosed this at a media forum organised by the Commission in their conference room …
Read More »LAGOS HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ADVOCATES FREE, FAIR LG ELECTIONS
The Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on the Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. (Mrs.) Adefunmilayo Tejuosho, has urged the Commission to be impartial in the conduct of the forthcoming Local Government elections in the State. Tejuosho gave the advice during the visit of members of the Committee …
Read More »APPROACH INEC OFFICES FOR YOUR PVCs, AMBODE CHARGES LAGOSIANS
…Urges APC Members To Remain Loyal To Party Ideals …I’m Proud Of Gov’s Achievements, Says Tinubu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged residents to approach the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across the State for their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to enable them participate in future elections. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the All …
Read More »LASIEC TO EMBARK ON TOUR OF LGS / LCDAS
The newly appointed Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Ayotunde Adeyoola Philips has disclosed that the Commission would soon embark on a tour of the 57 Local Government/Local Council Development Areas of the State Speaking at a meeting with Electoral Commissioners and the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, the Chairman said the purpose of the tour is …
Read More »LIVE ABOVE BOARD, BE FAIR TO ALL, AMBODE TELLS LASIEC
…Swears-in Chairman, Members Of Commission …We’ll Ensure Credible LG Elections, Says Philips Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in the Chairman and members of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), just as he charged them to live above board and be fair to all parties in the discharge of their duties. Governor Ambode, who spoke during the …
Read More »Lagos Flags Off Construction of 114 Roads in 57 LGAs
…Mobilizes Contractors With 30 Percent Payment …Project to be Completed In Six Months The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the flagging off of 114 roads to be constructed in the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State, just as it assured that more roads will be accommodated in the next phase of …
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