By Henry Ojelu
The Labour Get together, LP, chairmanship candidate for Amuwo-Odofin Native Authorities Space, Engr. Seyi Ipinlaye, has raised issues over alleged plans by sure people to incite violence and disrupt the upcoming Lagos State native authorities elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025.
In a press release made out there to journalists, Ipinlaye warned of makes an attempt to copy the “ugly menace” of the 2023 common elections, which he described as being marred by threats, poll field snatching, and voter intimidation.
Ipinlaye known as on the Lagos State Impartial Electoral Fee, LAISEC, to make sure a free and honest election, urging regulation enforcement companies to be proactive in stopping potential violence and defending voters in Amuwo-Odofin.
“We’re already seeing indicators of desperation as Labour Get together marketing campaign posters and banners are being torn and defaced. If this continues unchecked, it might result in voter suppression and potential anarchy,” he mentioned.
Recalling LP’s victories within the 2023 common elections in each state and federal constituencies in Amuwo-Odofin, Ipinlaye expressed confidence within the occasion’s assist base, warning that any makes an attempt to govern the result might backfire.
He additionally appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State authorities to withstand any interference within the electoral course of, urging them to advertise peace and transparency.
“We would like the votes in Amuwo-Odofin to depend, similar to in Abia State the place the governor allowed free and honest LGA elections with out interference,” he mentioned.
Ipinlaye concluded by calling on safety companies to stay impartial and act professionally earlier than, throughout, and after the election to safeguard lives and property.
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