2025 Lagos LCDA elections canceled due to Supreme Court ruling, governorship mayoral appointments planned.
In 2025, Lagos State will not hold elections for its 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) due to a Supreme Court ruling granting autonomy to all 774 Local Governments in Nigeria. The Lagos State House of Assembly plans to repeal the 2016 Local Government law, allowing the governor to appoint mayors for the LCDAs, pending assembly confirmation. The assembly aims to maintain LCDAs’ roles while improving collaboration with parent LGAs, emphasizing grassroots development.
October 27, 2024
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