Strict security measures at Lagos APC headquarters ahead of governorship primary.

Heavy security was visible around the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Ogba, Ikeja, on Thursday morning as the party began deploying staff and materials for its governorship primary.

Police officers, members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and personnel from other agencies were positioned around the building to maintain order and oversee activities.

Patrol vehicles carrying armed security teams were strategically placed inside and outside the premises while electoral materials and officials moved to various parts of the state.

Vehicles carrying ballot papers, result sheets, and electoral officers were seen leaving the APC secretariat before the exercise started, heading to local government areas and designated voting centres.

Party officials and electoral staff reportedly arrived at the secretariat as early as 6:00 a.m. to sort and distribute both sensitive and non‑sensitive election materials.

Speaking to journalists, Sesan Daini, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Primaries Local Organising Committee, said the party had bolstered its logistics to prevent delays during the exercise.

“We have learned a lot in the course of these primaries. That is why we deployed early today to avoid delays at the various centres,” he said.

According to Daini, the APC was determined to ensure a smooth and timely conduct of the primary election across Lagos State.

“We want our election officers to go and return early. We want to ensure the winner emerges today and is declared today,” he added.

He expressed confidence that the governorship primary would proceed peacefully, noting that the party had settled on a consensus candidate before the exercise.

“We expect a peaceful exercise because the party has gotten a consensus candidate. We believe members will conduct themselves responsibly,” he said.

Daini also revealed that some electoral officers had already arrived at their assigned centres ahead of voting.