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Lagos CP Deploys Tactical Teams To Secure LG Election Collation Centres
In a bid to maintain peace and ensure a hitch-free collation process following Saturday’s local government elections, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood, has ordered the deployment of all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Mobile Police Force units, and tactical teams across the 57 local government areas of the state.
While addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters, CP Moshood declared the polls “largely peaceful,” despite a significant drop in voter turnout witnessed across numerous polling units.
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He emphasized that no acts of violence had been reported throughout the exercise.
To further bolster security, particularly in the state’s coastal zones, Moshood confirmed that 16 gunboats were dispatched to riverine communities including Ikorodu, Epe, and Badagry to ensure safe monitoring along the waterways.
“As I speak with you, there has been no report of violence across the entire state. Areas like Mushin, Festac, Surulere, Ijanikin, and even those previously tagged as flashpoints all remained peaceful.
“This success didn’t happen by chance; it was the result of meticulous planning and support from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,” the CP stated.
During a field inspection that took him to Surulere, Festac Town, Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, Ketu, Ikorodu, and Berger, Moshood observed security compliance and minimal disruptions.
At Berger, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a long queue of vehicles was seen waiting to gain access into Lagos, as officers enforced the 12-hour vehicular movement restriction.
With the lifting of the movement ban at 3:00 p.m., the police chief confirmed that aggressive patrols were launched across major areas to deter any post-election disorder.
Commending Lagos residents, he said, “Lagos is the Centre of Excellence, and our people demonstrated that excellence. The level of compliance was very high. As of now, nobody has been arrested or detained for violating the movement restriction.”
Security Tightened as Collation Continues
Looking ahead to the result collation and announcement phase, CP Moshood assured that security presence would remain tight, with adequate personnel stationed at each collation centre.
He also warned against any incitement of unrest following the release of results.
“We know there may be jubilation or agitation after the results are announced. However, we will not allow anyone to blackmail the process or disturb public peace,” he said.
Apathy and Frustration Mark Voting Day
Despite the peaceful environment, several polling units across the state, particularly in Jakande Estate (Oke-Afa and Ago-Okota), recorded alarmingly low voter turnout. Units 003, 005, 007, 008, 009, and 012 reported fewer than 40 votes as of 11:45 a.m.
At Unit 012 in Jakande Estate, only 28 people had cast ballots by noon, while just two voters showed up at Unit 008 within a 90-minute period. Youths were spotted playing football nearby, reflecting the general apathy among residents.
In Festac Town’s Polling Unit 014, located on 21 Road, no LASIEC officials were present as of 11:30 a.m., leaving voters stranded and visibly frustrated.
A former senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Abubakar Umar Gada, has assured members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the party remains strong and united in Sokoto State despite recent defections by some political figures.
Gada gave the assurance in a statement issued on Thursday in Sokoto, where he urged party loyalists to remain calm, focused and committed to the ideals of the PDP.
According to him, political defections are not unusual in Nigeria’s democratic landscape and should not be seen as a threat to the stability and strength of the party in the state.
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The former lawmaker stressed that the PDP still enjoys a strong grassroots presence in Sokoto, noting that the party’s structure across the state remains intact and capable of delivering electoral victories.
He explained that the strength of the PDP lies in the loyalty and dedication of its members, leaders and supporters who have remained committed to the party through various political challenges.
Gada also pointed out that politics allows individuals the freedom to make personal decisions, but maintained that the PDP as an institution remains resilient and firmly rooted in the aspirations of the people of Sokoto State and Nigeria.
He further disclosed that the party’s national leadership has already initiated measures aimed at strengthening internal unity and consolidating party structures across the country.
According to him, consultations and reconciliation efforts are currently ongoing among key stakeholders to address emerging concerns and reinforce unity within the party.
Gada noted that such engagements are designed to ensure the PDP moves forward with renewed focus, stronger unity and a clear commitment to democratic values.
He recalled that the party has successfully navigated several political challenges in the past and has consistently emerged stronger.
The former senator therefore urged PDP members in Sokoto State to remain steadfast and avoid actions capable of creating divisions within the party.
He also called on supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation and strengthen party structures across all levels as the party prepares for future political contests.
The lingering intra-party crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has forced senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal to dump the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto State, disclosed this in a resignation letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward of Tambuwal Local Government Area.
The letter, which was made available to journalists on Thursday, said the decision followed consultations with his political associates and supporters.
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“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my political associates and supporters, I have decided to resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect,” Tambuwal stated.
According to the former Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, lingering disputes and leadership disagreements in the PDP made it increasingly difficult for him to remain in the party.
“The persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements and growing divisions within the party have made it increasingly difficult for me to continue my membership,” he added.
Despite leaving the party, the senator expressed appreciation to the PDP for the opportunities it gave him to serve in different capacities.
“I remain grateful to the party for the platform it provided me to serve Nigeria as Speaker of the House of Representatives and later as Governor of Sokoto State,” he said.
Tambuwal confirmed that he had joined the ADC alongside his political associates and supporters, describing the move as part of efforts to strengthen democratic values and provide a credible political alternative.
“My decision is guided by the conviction that Nigeria requires a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness and a clear commitment to national development,” he added.
Tambuwal served as Speaker of the House of Representatives between 2011 and 2015 before emerging governor of Sokoto State in 2015 under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He later defected to the PDP the same year and was re-elected governor in 2019.
After completing his second term in 2023, he was elected to the Nigerian Senate to represent Sokoto South.
His defection to the ADC is expected to alter the political dynamics in Sokoto State, where he remains one of the state’s most influential political figures.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has explained that the persistent crisis and legal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party compelled him to defect to the All Progressives Congress.
The governor’s defection was formally announced on Monday by his deputy, Mani Mummuni, after a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Gusau.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the move was described as a necessary step taken in the interest of the state and supported by political stakeholders across Zamfara.
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According to the statement, Governor Lawal had remained committed to the PDP despite the ongoing leadership crisis and had made several efforts to reconcile factions within the party.
However, attempts to achieve peace and unity reportedly failed, leading to prolonged legal battles.
The development followed a judgment by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which dismissed an appeal filed by the PDP challenging an earlier ruling of the Federal High Court.
The earlier judgment had restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising the outcome of the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The governor was said to have informed political stakeholders during a series of meetings that he would make a final decision about his political future after the appellate court delivered its ruling.
Following the judgment, Lawal concluded that joining the APC would better position him to continue what he described as the “Zamfara Rescue and Rebuild Mission.”
His defection marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Zamfara State and could influence political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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