- Safiu Kehinde
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has affirmed the peaceful conduct of the Lagos State Local Government election.
NPO earlier Reported the Lagos Police Command’s declaration of the election as peacefully conducted across the state.
In the same vein, the EFCC in a statement issued on its official X handle affirmed the peaceful conduct of the election which was also monitored by its operatives attached to the Lagos Directorate 1 and 2.
The anti-graft agency disclosed deploying its personnel to join other law enforcement agencies in monitoring the election.
This according to the EFCC was part of the commission’s effort in curbing vote buying and ensuring strict compliance with electoral laws.
The anti-graft agency reiterated its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and institutional vigilance in Nigeria’s electoral processes.
The statement read; “Operatives of the Lagos Directorates 1 and 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday joined other law enforcement agencies in monitoring the conduct of Local Government Elections across Lagos State.
“The deployment was part of efforts to curb vote buying and ensure strict compliance with electoral laws.
“The operation was led by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 and Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman, CE Michael Nzekwe and acting Director, Lagos Directorate 2, Ahmed Ghali, the EFCC operatives monitored polling activities in several key areas across the state.
“Their visible presence at the grassroots level underscored the Commission’s unwavering commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and institutional vigilance in Nigeria’s electoral processes.
“Reports from the field indicated that the election exercise was largely peaceful, with many voters expressing appreciation for the EFCC’s proactive intervention.
“Other security agencies also acknowledged the EFCC’s collaborative efforts, noting the Commission’s critical role in maintaining order and deterring electoral malpractices—particularly vote buying, which has plagued past elections.”