Local government elections in Lagos State will take place on 12 July.
This was disclosed in an official statement from the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).
LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Tope Ojo, confirmed that the polls will cover 57 council chairmanship seats and 376 councillorship positions across the state.
A potential run-off election has been tentatively set for 19 July, should the need arise.
Lagos State is administratively divided into 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), encompassing 376 political wards.
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The commission noted that the timing of the election was carefully chosen to prevent any disruption in local governance when the tenure of the current administration expires.
The announcement also marked the official start of the electoral process, with LASIEC publishing its notice of election and inviting political parties to obtain nomination forms from its headquarters.
According to Ojo, a meeting with all registered political parties is scheduled for Tuesday, to clarify expectations and outline the steps ahead.
He added that the commission will release Election Guidelines on 17 April**, with campaign activities permitted from 18 April to 9 July.
Political parties are expected to submit nomination forms for their candidates—whether substituted or sole—between 18 and 25 June.
Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd.), Chairman of LASIEC, reassured stakeholders of the commission’s dedication to conducting a transparent and inclusive electoral process.
She called on political parties and aspirants to adhere strictly to the electoral calendar and conduct themselves responsibly throughout the process.
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“We are committed to providing a level playing ground for all contestants,” she stated.
