Lagos Voter Tells Incoming Council Leaders to Deliver on Promises

A voter in her 80s, Mrs. Kemi Rabiu, has called on those elected in the Lagos local government elections to fulfill their campaign promises and serve the people who entrusted them with power.

She made this statement after casting her vote at the Ijaiye/Ojokoro Local Council Development Area on Saturday.

Rabiu urged all winners in the council poll to take their responsibilities seriously, reminding them that local governments now receive direct funding from the Federal Government. She said this financial access removes any excuse for poor performance or abandoned projects.

Her message was clear: people are watching and expecting change. She noted that, compared to previous elections, this year’s turnout appeared better, though some residents still stayed away due to skepticism about whether their votes would matter.

For Rabiu, restoring public trust depends on whether elected officials truly deliver. She encouraged the new council leaders to ensure basic services reach the grassroots, pointing out that local government is the closest arm of governance to the people. According to her, fulfilling campaign pledges would motivate more citizens to participate in future elections.

The local elections were held across all 20 local government areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), 15 political parties out of the 18 registered fielded candidates in the contest.

As the results begin to unfold, voters like Rabiu hope to see a shift from promises to real action—especially now that local governments are financially empowered to act.