Former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, did not show up at his polling unit on Saturday to vote in the local government elections, where candidates contested for Chairmanship and Councillorship positions.
Fashola, who many expected would arrive with his wife, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola, was absent throughout the entire exercise, which ran from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This marks a repeat of his no-show during the 2021 local government election, as reported by DAILY GAZETTE.
Journalists had gathered at the polling unit as early as 8:19 am, anticipating his arrival.
While many gave up after hours of waiting, some remained at the site until voting concluded, hoping he would still appear.
The election took place at Polling Unit 002, located at State Junior Grammar School (Special), Itolo Street, Eric Moore, Surulere, the unit where Fashola is registered to vote.
Despite the anticipation, there was no sign of the former Minister of Power, Works and Housing.
Voting commenced at 8:19 am, shortly after electoral officials from INEC set up for the day. The turnout at the unit was relatively low, with voters arriving sporadically throughout the day.
Of the 1,355 registered voters, only 213 individuals turned out to cast their votes.
