LASIEC releases timetable for LG elections

Ambode: Lagos State Governor.

Jamiu Yisa

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, has finally released guidelines for the forthcoming local government elections in the state.

The released notice of election according to LASIEC, is in pursuant to section 21 (1) Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2008 as amended

Summary of LASIEC’s Election Time-table is as follows:

Friday 14th April – Publication of Election Guidelines by LASIEC

Saturday 15th April – Commencement of Campaign by Political Parties

Monday 17th April to Thursday 18th May – Conduct of Party Primaries by Political Parties and observation by LASIEC

Saturday 1st July – Publication of Notice of Polls at Ward Collation Centres(Day and hour)

Thursday 20th July – End of electioneering Campaigns

Saturday 22nd July – LGA and LCDA Elections

Saturday 29th July – Run off/Re-run Election(s) if any.