A constitutional crisis is deepening in Lagos State, as the Lagos State House of Assembly faces accusations of deliberately obstructing the screening and swearing-in of members of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).
The Registered Trustees of Secure World and Liberty Initiative, a civil society group, has petitioned the court to compel the House of Assembly to discharge its constitutional duty of screening LASIEC members. The group argues that the delay has stalled the conduct of local government elections, violating Section 7 of the Constitution.
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has been accused of orchestrating a constitutional anomaly, designed to create a vacuum that would enable the illegal appointment of administrative officers to manage Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
This move is seen as a threat to the democratic will of the people, as it undermines the autonomy and democratic framework of local governance in Lagos State. The group has urged the Lagos State Government and the House of Assembly to take immediate action to address the crisis and ensure that democracy is upheld at the grassroots level.
The development has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for the House of Assembly to be held accountable for its actions. The crisis has also raised questions about the commitment of the Lagos State Government to upholding democratic principles and the rule of law.
