The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, cast his vote at about 9:40 a.m. at polling unit 045 in Anifowoshe, Ikeja.

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The gubernatorial candidate was received by dozens of supporters, including pressmen, as he arrived at his polling unit.

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A popular activist, Comrade Joe Odumakin, was also seen at the polling unit with Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

The gubernatorial candidate addressed the press before leaving the polling unit.

Also, the incumbent, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has also cast his vote on Lagos Island.

The governor was also received by a jubilant crowd as he arrived at the polling unit with his wife.

Many prominent Nigerians, including the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have cast their votes in the ongoing governorship and state house of assembly elections.

The election is relatively peaceful in Lagos State so far. However, there have been reports of violence and voter intimidation in some parts of the state.