Lagos APC Announces Council Elections In 57 LGAs, LCDAs For 2025

Olayemi Akinwunmi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has confirmed that council elections will take place in all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in 2025.This announcement was made by Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, in a press release on Sunday.

According to Ojelabi, the LCDAs have played a crucial role in bringing development to the grassroots level since their creation. He highlighted the various infrastructural projects undertaken by the LCDAs, including road construction, drainage, market development, schools, housing, primary education, and health facilities.

The APC chairman emphasized the party’s commitment to the LCDAs, citing their contributions to the state’s socio-economic development. He also acknowledged the collaborative efforts between the LCDAs and the state government on refuse disposal, drain clearing, and security.

Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, stated this in a press release.

He said, “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.”

According to him, since their creation, the LCDAs have not only been the closest to the grassroots but also brought the desired developments across the state.

He said that the party had observed with keen interest the rdebates on the desirability of the existence of the LCDAs and the need to hold elections in their political offices.

Ojelabi added: “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 among others.

“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.”

He urged party members and all residents to continue to coexist peacefully “as we all strive to maintain the leading position of our state in the federation.”

The announcement comes amidst controversy surrounding the proposed Local Government Administration Bill, which seeks to replace the LCDAs with Area Administrative Councils. The bill has been met with opposition from political stakeholders, who argue that it may undermine the autonomy of local governments.

Ojelabi urged party members and residents to maintain peace and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of unity in maintaining Lagos State’s leading position in the federation.