The Concerned Citizens of Lagos State has called for accountability and transparency in governance of the state.
The group also advised the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to shun anti-democratic tendencies and allow democracy to thrive.
The group, in an open letter signed by its chairman, Omoba Murphy Ajibola, also demanded that the Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi-led state chapter of the party should not interfere in the electoral process and allow the State Assembly to screen and confirm members of the State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for the commencement of preparations for the Local Government elections.
The letter, titled, “Open Letter to the Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, A Call to Action: Demand for Accountability in Lagos State Governance” read in part, “Specifically, we take issue with the refusal of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) to screen and consider the names of members of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), which, regrettably, was directly influenced by the APC leadership under the aegis of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC).
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The most concerning is the reported letter issued by the State Chairman of the APC, to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), to disregard any commitment to uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and all extant laws, which clearly mandates that electoral processes must be transparent and timely, specifically, that notice of elections should be given at least 180 days prior and in this case this should happen not later than 26th December, 2024 if the State Government is serious and LG election.”
The group urged Lagosians to be united against tyrants while maintaining that Lagos is not a one-party state.
“Lagos State is not a one-party state, and the APC leadership must come to terms with this fact. LASIEC, like the Lagos State House of Assembly, is an independent body, and should not be treated as a mere appendage of the ruling party. The citizens of Lagos deserve to live in a state where their voices matter, where their vote counts, and where they are not subject to the whims of any political party.
Let us stand together as vigilant citizens, demanding transparency, rule of law, and effective governance. We deserve to have our voices heard and our rights honoured. The time to act is now for the future of Lagos State, where all citizens can thrive in a true democracy” it read.
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