The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has stated that three different factions of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State applied to participate in the upcoming July 12 Local Government elections.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of LASIEC, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), during a stakeholders’ forum held in Ikeja yesterday, themed: “Enhancing a Credible and Inclusive Local Government Elections in Lagos.”
Okikiolu-Ighile stated that the three factions each invited LASIEC to observe their respective primaries ahead of the elections.
“Three factions of the Labour Party in Lagos invited us to observe their primaries,” she said.
However, LASIEC did not honor the invitations due to the perceived divisions within the party.
“LASIEC officials did not attend their primaries today (Thursday) because of the perceived division in the party,” Okikiolu-Ighile added.
The LASIEC boss explained that the electoral body is currently awaiting guidance from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the appropriate steps to take concerning the Labour Party’s participation in the local government polls.
“We are waiting for INEC’s advice on the next steps regarding the situation with the LP,” she said.
