Labour Party Confident Ahead of Lagos Local Government Elections
Labour Party Confident Ahead of Lagos Local Government Elections
NAN
The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed confidence in securing victory in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12—provided the polls are free and fair.
Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, the party’s Deputy Chairman, Mr. Olusupo Ajayi, shared the party’s optimism.
NAN reports that 26 chairmanship candidates from the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party emerged on Friday for the upcoming local government polls.
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has fixed July 12 for chairmanship elections across all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
Ajayi described the delegate-based primaries held in 26 local councils as peaceful and successful and affirmed the party’s determination to campaign hard for victory.
He said, “Recall that we had the highest number of votes in Lagos during the 2023 presidential election.”
He added that the LP is confident its 26 candidates can win, as Lagos residents still believe in the party’s vision.
“This is a grassroots election, and we aim to bring positive change, even as we face the challenge of running against the ruling party,” Ajayi said.
He said the party would act within the law to mobilise voters and run a rigorous, impactful campaign across the state’s local communities.
Ajayi pledged continued engagement with the public to ensure community-based governance if the party wins the council elections.
He stated that the LP’s participation is part of its effort to return governance to the grassroots and restore people’s confidence in politics
Ajayi called on the Chairperson of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, to uphold her integrity by guaranteeing free, fair, and peaceful local government elections.
He stated, “Ultimately, we all return to dust. What truly matters is the goodwill we leave behind for our children and future generations.
“I sincerely hope she preserves her integrity so that her legacy and goodwill will stand the test of time.”
