INEC begins distribution of materials ahead of Lagos East Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday afternoon, began distribution of materials across various wards for the Lagos East Senatorial District by-elections.
At the INEC office in Somolu LGA, The Nation correspondent observed that many accredited electoral officers were seen checking for their various names and place of assignment. Some others were busy receiving and sorting out the election materials received for Saturday’s election while vehicles were also conveying materials out of the office.
Security operatives of the Lagos state police task force were at the premises of the office with their vans visibly stationed at the entrance.
Earlier, the Lagos State police command had announced restriction of movement for the bye-election.
The restriction is between 6am and 6pm.
12 political parties will be contesting in the Lagos East Senatorial by-elections while eight candidates will be contesting the Kosofe Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly by-elections.
