Governor Sanwo-Olu Announces New Appointments In Preparation For Lagos Local Government Polls

Governor Sanwo-Olu Announces New Appointments In Preparation For Lagos Local Government Polls

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the appointment of six key officials to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) in anticipation of the forthcoming local government elections. Among those appointed are retired Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile as Chairman, alongside Samson Ajibade, Oluwo Durojaiye, Metilelu Olusola, Aileru Abeeb Dapo, and Oladele Adekanye as members…….. CONTINUE READING 

The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday by Gbenga Omotoso, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy. Details regarding the inauguration ceremony will be disclosed soon.

Earlier this year, LASIEC initiated a comprehensive review of its electoral laws to align with global standards, aiming to enhance the integrity of the electoral process. At a stakeholders’ meeting focused on these reforms, Ademola Gbadegesin, Director of Elections Operations, emphasized the critical role of citizen participation in local governance, underscoring its significance in fostering accountable democracy.

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s decision follows a recent Supreme Court ruling granting local councils financial autonomy and banning the use of federal funds by caretaker committees. This landmark ruling has prompted several states, including Lagos, to gear up for upcoming local government elections, signaling a pivotal moment in local governance across the nation.