Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Tuesday urged voters not
to make trouble as they wait behind to defend their votes after casting
their ballots.
Mr. Fashola spoke at the All Progressives Congress campaign rally in Somolu area of the state
He emphasised that there was no law prohibiting the electorate from staying behind at the polling units after voting.
“Some people have said that you should not stay near the polling units after voting; that is untrue.
“Let me tell you something, election is governed by law; I am saying
this because I am not just a lawyer but a leader in the legal
profession.
“There is nothing in the electoral law that stops you or prohibits you from staying at the polling units to defend your votes.
“Stay close, but don’t make trouble; that is what the law says,” Mr. Fashola said.
According to the governor, ‘ordinary people’ who are not members of
political parties have the right to watch happenings at the polling
units.
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