The Lagos State Government has announced restriction of movement across the State between the hours of 8a.m and 3p.m on Saturday, 24th July, 2021.

The restriction is to enable the conduct of a hitch-free local government election across the state.

This was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso on Thursday.

He said ,“ the restriction is to enable the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) conduct hitch-free elections into positions of Chairmen and Councillors in all the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas.”

He said the restriction will facilitate the ease of movement of the electorate, election materials and LASIEC officials for the sanctity of the election, effective monitoring and enhanced security.

He bhowever urged all eligible voters to participate in the elections, which require the cooperation of all residents.