Following allegations and complaints from the Local Government elections in Lagos held on July 12, 2025, News Central TV proudly hosted a special broadcast titled “Inside Lagos Politics – The Fallout of the Local Government Elections,” bringing together political party chairmen, stakeholders, security personnel, and analysts to dissect the controversial electoral process.
The broadcast featured representatives from various political parties who voiced strong allegations that the recent local government elections were heavily rigged in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). These representatives further accused the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of complicity, describing the election as a direct “selection” rather than a fair democratic exercise.
Ayoyinka Oni, the Chairman of African Action Congress, Lagos Chapter, proclaimed in strong words that “We don’t have a ruling party in Lagos, we have a ruining party…Police officers were sleeping and collecting bribes…The chairman of LASIEC should be sacked…”
In response, Nelson Ekujumi, a respected political analyst and leader of a civil society organisation, provided a nuanced perspective. He emphasised the need for greater enlightenment among opponents of the ruling party regarding the operations and constitutional framework governing elections. According to Ekujumi, a better understanding is essential to dispel misinformation and foster constructive engagement in the democratic process.
Countering the criticisms, Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin assured viewers that the elections were conducted with 90% success. He clarified that only isolated incidents of malpractice were escalated and addressed, underscoring the overall security and integrity of the electoral exercise.
The Managing Director of News Central, Mr Kayode Akintemi, reaffirmed News Central’s commitment to delivering unbiased, insightful news and facilitating balanced discussions on matters of public interest. Mr Akintemi stressed that invitations were sent to the ruling party and the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for replies on the allegations made by the opposition.
Inside Lagos Politics – The Fallout of the Local Government Elections aired exclusively on News Central TV, providing viewers with an in-depth forum where diverse voices engaged candidly on the pressing political issues affecting Lagos.