The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, is embroiled in a fresh crisis, as a faction of the party has launched a massive campaign for compulsory conduct of local government election by relevant authorities. A legal conundrum is also shaping up for Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) which now has just a week to commence election processes or risk flouting enabling laws. The last election by LASIEC, was on July 22, 2017, and the victors were sworn in, on July 25, 2017. While the 1999 Constitution gives life to the LASIEC Law, the enabling law itself, compels the state electoral body to issue election notice, not fewer than 90 days, before the poll. “The Lagos State House of Assembly must also not be tempted to amend the Local Government Administration Law to accommodate any interim arrangements.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 18, 2021 05:37 UTC