LASIEC Refutes Claims of Unpaid Ad-Hoc Staff, Reaffirms Transparency in Council Elections | ClipTV Online

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has been made aware of the above publication circulating in the media. The Commission categorically refutes the claims and wishes to set the record straight.

LASIEC highly values the contributions of ad-hoc staff who ensured the successful conduct of the Saturday, 12th July 2025 Local Government elections. Contrary to the publication, all duly verified ad-hoc staff have been paid in accordance with the established schedule, with payments completed within the last two weeks, which is unprecedented in the history of the Commission. Only a few outstanding cases exist due to incomplete or incorrect bank details, and respective Electoral Officers of the affected individuals have been advised to liaise with the concerned ad-hoc staff, to regularize their account information. Verification is ongoing with the designated officers at the Commission to ensure that those with corrected details are settled promptly.

The use of the word “outrage” in the publication is unnecessarily sensational. At no time did the Commission receive formal complaints or petitions from ad-hoc staff regarding unpaid wages. The insinuation of embezzlement is false and misleading.
Such misrepresentations undermine public confidence in democratic institutions.

LASIEC remains committed to conducting its duties with transparency, integrity, and fairness, and urges media houses and the public to verify facts before publication.

Signed:
Public Affairs Department
Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission