Lagos LG Poll Scandal: PDP Alleges Votes Cast Without Voter Cards, Bribes To Security Agents

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over alleged irregularities during the ongoing Local Government elections in Lagos State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking to journalists, PDP agents confirmed that voting activities had commenced across numerous polling units. However, they pointed out serious issues at some locations. At Way-Bridge, one agent claimed that individuals were allowed to vote without presenting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

“How can someone be allowed to vote without a PVC? That’s exactly what’s happening at polling unit 0011,” the agent said, while sharing video evidence from the scene.

Another party agent made a separate allegation from polling unit 014, claiming that security officers were seen receiving money.
“The security officers are being given some amount of money at polling unit 014. I believe this is part of the foul play, but they will all be exposed today,” the agent alleged.

The 2025 Lagos State Local Government elections officially began on Saturday, July 12, with the voting process reportedly running smoothly in most parts of the state.

Earlier in the day, election materials were distributed efficiently, and security operatives were stationed at key locations to ensure order. In Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, materials were dispatched early, and ad-hoc staff were deployed across the 14 LCDAs within Amuwo-Odofin and Oriade areas.

The situation in Ikeja Local Government was similar, with materials delivered on time and police ensuring peaceful conduct at polling stations. Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh, led the deployment of officers for election security duties.

According to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), the elections began as scheduled at 8:00 a.m., spanning over 13,000 polling units across the state.

Drama at Ikosi-Isheri

However, tension flared at Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, where election officials reportedly struggled to reach their stations due to a shortage of transportation.

As reported by Channels Television, journalists on site noticed that by 9:30 a.m., presiding officers and electoral staff were still stranded due to an insufficient number of buses.

A transport provider claimed to have delivered the requested number of buses, but this fell short of the actual requirement. Election workers were seen jostling for space, with some forced to trek to their designated polling units or cling to overloaded vehicles.