The Lagos State APC chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi has announced that elections will take place in 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos.
He characterized the suggestions that the polls might fail in 57 councils as misleading distractions.
Cornelius Ojelabi 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.
“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 etc.
“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.
“We implore our members and all Lagosians to continue to coexist peacefully as we all strive to maintain the leading position of our state in the federation.”