CHSR Demands Immediate Enforcement of Lagos LG Administrative Law, 2025

 



 The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) has called for the immediate implementation of the Lagos State Local Government Administrative Law, 2025, urging authorities not to delay a law that has already been signed and gazetted.

Speaking at a press briefing held at the organization’s office in Ijaiye, Lagos, on Sunday, the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, expressed deep concern over the proposed delay in the enforcement of the new law, which was assented to by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on May 7, 2025.

Omotehinse noted that the law is slated to come into effect on August 4, 2025—after the upcoming July 12 Local Government Elections—a move the group described as unconstitutional and politically motivated.

“We cannot keep quiet when governance processes are not being conducted properly,” Omotehinse stated. “We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the father of modern Lagos and a national leader; the Attorney General of the Federation; the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC); other civil society organizations; legal experts; and democratic institutions to intervene and press for the immediate enforcement of this law in accordance with the constitution and democratic principles.”

While commending Governor Sanwo-Olu for signing what CHSR described as a “critical piece of legislation” that could redefine local governance in the state, Omotehinse warned that the delay undermines transparency and fairness, particularly in areas such as Oto Awori LCDA and Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, which stand to be significantly affected by the law.

“A law, once passed and signed, becomes operational from the date of assent—unless it clearly states a later commencement date. This particular law does not contain such a clause. Therefore, implementation should have commenced immediately,” he emphasized.

He further warned that deferring the implementation of the law may open the state to legal challenges, foster electoral imbalance, and erode public trust in democratic institutions.

“As a leading state in the Nigerian federation, Lagos must not be seen as setting a negative precedent by manipulating the law for political convenience,” Omotehinse said. “This delay threatens not only the rule of law but also the credibility of the forthcoming elections.”

The rights advocate added that CHSR is not acting on behalf of any political interest but is committed to defending the rights of the people and safeguarding democratic norms.

He revealed that the organization has already written to the Lagos State House of Assembly and the office of the Attorney General to formally express their stance, with the letters scheduled for submission on Monday.

“We are not a faceless group. We remain committed to transparency and to protecting the democratic integrity of this state. If this delay is not reversed, we are prepared to escalate our advocacy at the national level,” Omotehinse warned.

CHSR pledged to continue monitoring the issue and engaging stakeholders to ensure that the law is enforced without political bias or delay.

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