CSO raises concerns over legality, transparency of lagos lg poll

Nigeria’s civil society organization (Eie) has caused concern for the legality and transparency of the election process, to share local government elections in the state of Lagos.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Eie stated “deep concern over the ongoing problem around 2025 Election of the upcoming local government in the state of Lagos, especially regarding the legal basis for election schedule and lack of transparency.”

When praising LASEEC’s compliance with the 90 day notification requirements, Eie warned that the time line might be contrary to federal law. “The 92 day interval between the notification and the election date seems to meet the Laseec internal legal framework,” the statement said.

However, Eie shows that “Part 150 of the 2022 Election Law mandates that the State Independent Election Commission, including LasiC, must comply with the same procedure as the election governing the Regional Council in the Federal Capital Region.” This includes part 103 (3) of the law, which stipulates that the election must be held between 150 and 30 days before the current term of office.

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“With the term of office of the chairman and member of the current local government council in the state of Lagos which will end on July 27, 2025, the legitimate election window, according to the Election Law, is between February 25 and June 25, 2025. The date announced on July 12 is outside the legal window,” Eie said.

This organization also criticized LasiC’s unilateral decision making, especially the release of election guidelines without consulting with political parties. This echoed the concerns raised by the Inter-Party Advisory Board and called for immediate liberation from the renewed LASEEC Law.

Eie further demands public clarification regarding the legal status of the Local Council Development Area (LCDAS) in the election process, urged the State Governor of Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure that LasiC operates in its constitutional mandate.

“The Governor of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who appointed members of the commission, must ensure they comply with their oath mandate,” the statement added.

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