The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State said on Sunday local council election would take place in all 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in the state next year.
The APC Chairman in the state, Cornelius Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement following speculations about the status of the 37 LCDAs in the state.
The statement read: “In recent times, the leadership of the APC in Lagos State has been inundated by the media, party members and other stakeholders on information about the conduct of the forthcoming Local Government elections, most especially if elections will hold in the 37 Local Council Development Areas – LCDAs.
“It has become expedient to clear the air on the needless and distractive speculation. 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.”
He noted that the LCDAs, since its creation, have not only been the closest to the grassroots but also brought the desired developments across the state.
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“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 added.
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