The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has officially scheduled the state’s local government elections for July 12, 2025.
The announcement was made on Friday by LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Tope Ojo, marking the start of the electoral process for 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship positions across Lagos’ 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). A possible runoff election has been slated for July 19, in case of ties or disputes in any ward.
The elections come as the current tenure of local council officials draws to a close. LASIEC says it is fully mobilized to avoid any governance gap at the grassroots level.
“The commission has released the official Notice of Election,” Ojo said. “Political parties can now collect nomination forms from LASIEC’s headquarters.”
A stakeholder meeting with all registered political parties is scheduled for Tuesday, ahead of the publication of detailed election guidelines on April 17. These will outline the full timetable for nominations, campaigns, and other key processes.
Campaigning will run from April 18 to July 9, giving parties nearly three months to engage voters. The window for submitting substituted or sole candidates is from June 18 to June 25, per LASIEC’s timetable.
LASIEC Chairman, Justice Ayotunde Phillips (rtd), assured the public of a free, fair, and inclusive election, stating:
“We are committed to strengthening grassroots democracy through a credible and transparent electoral process. Every political party will have a fair shot, regardless of size or influence.”
She also called on political players, civil society, security agencies, and citizens to uphold peace and order throughout the election period.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has repeatedly highlighted the importance of effective local governance, given that over 90% of public services and development initiatives are implemented through the local council structure.
With political dynamics shifting, analysts see the upcoming election as a critical test of Lagos’ political landscape and a preview of what’s to come ahead of the 2027 general elections.