ADC Candidate in 20 LGA for the Election of the Lagos Council

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday announced its participation in the election of the Lagos State Government Council, field candidates in all 20 regional government regions that were constitutional recognized (LGA) in accordance with the 2024 Supreme Court Court which confirmed local government autonomy.

Speaking on Saturday with the Nigerian news agency (NAN), the Chairperson of the State of ADC, George Ashiru, explained that the party’s decision was guided by the re -affirmation of the Supreme Court over 774 LGA which was enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution, including 20 recognized Lagos.

“In line with the Supreme Court’s decision on local government autonomy, we chose to focus our campaign and field candidates in only 20 regional regions that are constitutionally recognized,” Ashiru said.

Although the Lagos State Independent Election Commission (LASEC) is conducting elections throughout 20 LGA and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAS), Ashiru emphasized that ADC remains committed to upholding the rule of law and constitutional provisions.

“Initially, we were reluctant to participate, but our members and candidates encouraged to be involved, especially in areas where they believe they have political power,” he said. “In the end, the party decided to comply with the constitution.”

Ashiru also asked LasiC to ensure a transparent and credible selection process. “At the end of this election, people will judge the credibility of LasiC, because ideally, parties must win in the area where they have strong grassroots support,” he added.

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According to Lasec, only 15 of the 19 political parties initially signaled interest in the election that submitted a list of candidates in front of the poll. As many as 15 political parties participated in the election.

The All Progressives (APC) Congress that rotates in all 57 local councils and 376 wards, while the Democratic Party (PDP) of the people is a candidate in 45 councils and 259 environments.

The Labor Party has 22 leadership and 130 council candidates, while the Zenith Labor Party fought six leadership and 21 council seats.

Other participating parties include Accord, African Action Alliance (AAA), Allied People Movement (APM), all Progressive Alliance Grand (APGA), Social Democratic Party (SDP), National Rescue Movement (NRM), Young Progressive Party (YPP), Youth Party (YP), and Action PEOPLES party (APP), and Action PEOPLES Party (YP), and Action PEOPLES Party (YP), and Action PEOPLES Party (YP), and Action PEOPLES Party (YP), and ACTION PEOPLES Party (APGA), and ACTION PEOPLES party (APGA), and Action PEOPLES Party.