Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has praised the calm and orderly nature of the ongoing local council elections, urging residents to embrace civic responsibility by voting.
Obasa voted at Polling Unit 019, Ward E, located on Oluwole Olaniyan Street in the Orile Agege area of Lagos.
After engaging briefly with electoral officers and constituents, he cast his vote and addressed journalists.
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“So far, the process has been peaceful and without any form of rancour or disruption.
It’s encouraging to see people coming out to exercise their democratic rights,” Obasa said.
He commended LASIEC for its organization of the elections, noting that peaceful polls are vital for democratic sustainability. The Speaker also emphasized the role of citizen engagement in building accountable governance.
“It is important that we all take part in this process. Voting is not just a right but a responsibility, and I urge everyone to fulfil this civic duty,” he added.
Obasa expressed confidence that the outcome would reflect the voters’ true intentions and stressed the need for transparency and fairness throughout the process.
