The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that local government elections in 2025 will be conducted in both the 20 constitutionally recognized local governments and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
This clarification follows debates surrounding the Supreme Court’s judgment granting autonomy to local governments, which has reignited discussions about the status of LCDAs that are not constitutionally recognized.
Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, the Lagos APC Chairman, stated, “We wish to inform all and sundry that the local government elections will hold across the state in the 20 Local Government Councils and the 37 Local Council Development Areas in the year 2025.”
He highlighted the significant role of LCDAs in grassroots development, citing projects such as roads, drainage systems, schools, and healthcare facilities as evidence of their impact.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media, Gboyega Akoshile, assured that the LCDAs would continue to function effectively despite constitutional limitations. “It is creativity that gave birth to the LCDAs over 20 years ago. That creativity is what we would continue to improve upon given the present circumstances,” Akoshile said.
The APC emphasized the relevance of LCDAs in addressing grassroots needs, collaborating with the state government on essential services like refuse disposal, drain clearing, and security.
“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,” Ojelabi added, urging peaceful coexistence among Lagosians as the state prepares for the elections.
