Major roads in Lagos, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and routes around the Alausa Secretariat, were deserted on Saturday morning as residents observed movement restrictions ahead of the 2025 local government elections.
Our correspondent, who monitored the situation firsthand, reported that traffic was unusually light along the expressway stretching into Ikeja, with most residents off the roads.
Police Enforce Movement Restriction
Earlier, the Lagos State Police Command had announced a statewide restriction of movement to maintain law and order during the voting process. The command pledged full commitment to ensuring a peaceful and credible election.
By 7:00 a.m., officers were already stationed at strategic points, including the Lagos Assembly road, preparing for full deployment to election hotspots.
Despite official announcements that voting would commence by 8:00 a.m., the Alausa area remained quiet as of 8:18 a.m., with few signs of voter activity or movement.
Election Holds Across All LGAs
The local government elections are being conducted across all 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The exercise is expected to shape grassroots leadership and local policy direction for the next four years.
