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The election is expected to usher in new chairmen and Councillors in the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas (LCDAS) across the state.
The morning rain led to flooding in some areas as captured in the images below from Surulere.
9:00 am: As of 9 am, electoral officials were seen setting up for the election in several polling units, one hour after voting was scheduled to start.
9:02 am: Slow start at GRA Primary School, Adekunle Fajuyi Road, Maryland. Electoral workers are still setting up.
9:15 am: A gridlock at the Berger end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, worsens leaving many motorists that have hoped to dash in and out of the state ahead of the election stranded. The gridlock which result of a blockade by the police is also preventing journalists expected to cover the election from going about their business.
9:33 am: Governor Ambode votes at Unit O33, Ward 6, Ogunmodede Ogunmodede Junior and Senior College, Epe.
9:33 am: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode votes at Unit O33, Ward 6, Ogunmodede Ogunmodede Junior and Senior College, Epe.
I got accredited and cast my vote in the Lagos State Local Government Elections at the Ogunmodede Junior/Senior College, Epe. #LGElections pic.twitter.com/QYLpXimK8D
— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) July 22, 2017
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10:00 am As at 10 am accreditation of voters has not commenced at most polling units in Ikoyi.
Citizens report [Time unverified] : Voting materials are yet to get to ALIMOSHO Area of Lagos despite presence of LASIEC ad-hoc staff
Voting materials are yet to get to ALIMOSHO Area of Lagos despite presence of LASIEC ad-hoc staff. @FollowLasiec #LagosLGElection pic.twitter.com/8PRD5163BO
— The Nigerian Wailers (@NGRWailers) July 22, 2017
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