Lagos State will conduct the coming local government elections in the state into the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas in the state.
This was confirmed on Sunday, 29 December 2024, via a press statement signed by the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi.
Apprehension and anxiety have crept into the state political system over the fate of the 37 LCDAs created by then Governor of the state now President of the country, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the Supreme Court judgement which gave autonomy to the local government in the country.
This was laid to rest on Sunday, 29 December 2024, by Ojelabi.
Ojelabi said in the statement that, “in recent times, the leadership of APC in Lagos State has been inundated by the media, party members and other stakeholders on information about the conduct of the forthcoming Local Government elections, especially if elections will hold in the 37 Local Council Development Areas – LCDAs, it has become expedient to clear the air on the needless and distractive speculation.
“We wish to inform all and sundry that the Local Government elections will be held across the state in the 20 Local Government Councils and the 37 Local Council Development Areas in the year 2025.
Since their creation, the Local Council Development Areas have not only been the closest to the grassroots but also brought the desired developments across the state.
“We observed with keen interest the recent debates on the desirability of the existence of the LCDAs and the need to hold elections in their political offices.
“Our position as a progressive party is that we cannot discountenance the contributions of the LCDAs to the overall political and socio-economic development of the state.
“Our landscape is dotted by several infrastructural projects by the LCDAs, which include road, drainage, and market construction; school and housing projects; primary education and health facilities; and various social service interventions, etc.
“The various collaborative efforts with the state government on refuse disposal, drain clearing, and security are also pointers to their continuous relevance.
“We hope this release will put paid to further speculations as regards the local government elections in order not to unnecessarily heat up the polity.
“Meanwhile, we implore our members and all Lagosians to continue to coexist peacefully as we all strive to maintain the leading position of our state in the federation.”
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