A group of children were seen on the street of Lagos around ikosi- Isheri local government area playing football as voting about to start. The kids were seen happy has the momentarily turn the street into football playground.

The scene, marked by laughter and shouts of joy, contrasted with the otherwise quiet atmosphere that typically precedes election activities.

Security personnel and polling officials were beginning to set up at nearby polling units while residents trickled in to cast their votes in the 2025 Lagos Local Government election.

The Lagos LG poll is part of a statewide exercise to elect chairpersons and councillors across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas.

The election, organised by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, is seen as a critical step in grassroots governance and service delivery.

Saturday’s poll has so far proceeded without major incidents.

The Ikosi-Isheri area, like many parts of Lagos, saw limited vehicular movement, with restrictions in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the election.

As polling officials worked to organise materials and verify logistics, the match between the children served as a brief reminder of everyday life continuing amid the civic process.

Election observers and security operatives remain stationed across the state to monitor proceedings, as voters head to the poll to choose local representatives expected to oversee community development, primary education, and waste management, among other responsibilities.