LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Some residents of Lagos State have expressed fear about going to their various polling units to exercise their civil responsibilities during today’s gubernatorial election.
A couple of residents in Ikorodu, Ejigbo, LASU Road, Ajah who spoke with our correspondent, explained that they are scared about their safety, especially following the incidents that followed the outcome of the 25 February presidential election.
In a chat with voiceofnaija.ng, Yinka Agbolade from Ejigbo revealed that he would rather stay at home and channel his time to other activities.
He said: “Well for me it’s fairly obvious who is going to win. Added with the people at INEC who will do everything to push their favourite party forward with the violence again, it’s maddening.”
From the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State, Immaculate Ndubuisi’s experience during the presidential election was enough to discourage her from coming out for the gubernatorial event..
“I am not sure I will be stepping out to vote today because I don’t have strength to run.
“I saw things during the last election that I am not sure I want to witness again, so let me just remain where I know I am safe today,” the young lady explained.
An electorate who resides around LASU, Iyana-Iba area of the State told our correspondent that she nearly had High Blood Pressure after racing all the way home without casting her vote during the presidential election.
Mrs. Fagbegbe said: “My poling unit in Akesan was so scary, we were intimidated by thugs and were unable to even cast our votes.
“I only stepped out to vote because my husband in church asked the congregation to beg me to go out and vote, but what I experienced that day, I will rather stay in my house and let the will of God prevail.”
Although some residents confirmed their interest in coming out to vote, they still feel concerned about their well-being.
Darlington from Ajah said that “This is my obligation, so definitely we will go all out for it, and hope for a better experience today in terms of stronger security and well organized INEC Officials.”
