The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is lamenting the unjust refusal of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LAS
The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is lamenting the unjust refusal of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to clear the majority of its chairmanship and councillorship candidates across the state.
This decision comes despite the fact that the party dutifully submitted all required documents within the stipulated timeframe.
The PDP says LASIEC now claims that some of the submitted documents by the party’s candidates are “missing” from their office and systems a claim the party strongly contests.
“It has become necessary to alert the general public to this clear misuse of power in Lagos State. It is evident that this targeted action against our candidates is driven by the fact that PDP’s flag bearers are widely recognized as credible and enjoy significant popularity compared to candidates of other parties,” the party exclaimed.
“By deliberately withholding clearance, LASIEC is effectively working to prevent our candidates from participating in the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12, 2025, across Lagos State.
“Yesterday, June 30, 2025, members of the PDP Lagos State Electoral Committee and our affected candidates reported to LASIEC’s office as early as 8:00 a.m., hoping for a fair resolution. Regrettably, after waiting the entire day, they were dismissed without a conclusive outcome. Instead, they were merely told to return on Wednesday, which happens to be the last day of the screening process with no assurance they will be attended to.
“We consider this a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise our party and its candidates, undermining democratic principles and the free choice of Lagosians, says Prince Amb. (Dr) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla
PDP Southwest Ex-officio.
“We therefore call on all well-meaning Nigerians, the people of Lagos State, and His Excellency the Governor of Lagos State to urgently intervene to ensure justice and fairness. Our great party, the PDP, deserves to participate in this election without obstruction, intimidation, or administrative manipulation.”
