By LAGOSDECIDES2019: SITUATION REPORT ACROSS POLLING UNITS
BlackBox Nigeria can say that election in most areas and polling units across Lagos State have commenced as most polling units are through with accreditation while some areas are already voting.
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However, we have it on good authority that election is yet to commence in Agbovi-Ketu and Ikeja due to protesting members of the Ad hoc staff.
Recall that BlackBox Nigeria had reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has recently commenced the disbursements of money to pacify the angry staff.
The scenario in some part of Ikeja, holds that INEC officials are yet to arrive.
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However, Unit 4 with 3 booths at Agbala ward, Ikorodu North commenced voting at about 8:30 with pockets of logistical issues and low voters turnout. In Surulere, ward G1 was also reported to have low voters turnout while Unit 2 with 3 booths started by 8:30 with low voters’ turnout.
Reports reaching our situation room also have it that, voting is yet to commence in Magbon area of Badagry, precisely Ward 9.
In Ikorodu, Ward A3, Election according to eye witness account, is going smoothly with voting going on across all booths.
BlackBox Nigeria will keep you updated on the situation across areas within the state as they unfold.
