Ms Mbamalu said that lack of accountability and undue interference by state governors and legislators hindered the responsiveness of local
councils to their communities and people.
YIAGA told journalists that the recent escalation in the activities of political thugs, cultism, and voter inducement were potential threats.
The organisation lamented how politicians have continued to prioritise vote-buying instead of embracing issue-based campaigns, ahead of the poll.
Yiaga Africa has urged youths to support young candidates and mobilise people to register and vote in the general elections.
Over 76,000 new registrants are yet to be given their permanent voters card by INEC, YIAGA Africa said.
YIAGA anticipates a low turnout of voters due to little awareness on the local government elections in Lagos.
