Lagos Defies FG’s Sweeping Lawsuit Amongst the 36 States, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Defends LGA Autonomy in 20 LCDAs

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his concern regarding Lagos being included in the lawsuit filed by the Federal Government over the autonomy of Local Governments. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized that it was legally incorrect for the Federal Government to bring Lagos to court years after the Local Governments in the State were given full autonomy.

Gorverno Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated that Lagos has been in compliance with the Constitution regarding the autonomy of Local Governments, and therefore, should not have been included in the lawsuit. He urged the Attorney General of the Federation to conduct a thorough examination of the states to pinpoint the governors responsible before initiating a sweeping legal action against all states.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Expresses His Endorsement of Lawsuit with Conditions

Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his endorsement of the lawsuit, but with conditions. He stated that the Attorney General of the Federation should have done his due diligence to identify which states are not in compliance with the Constitution regarding the autonomy of Local Governments.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu suggested that the Attorney General should have sued only the states that are violating the Constitution, rather than including all 36 states in the lawsuit. He emphasized that this approach would have been more effective and efficient, rather than taking a blanket approach.

Autonomy of Local Governments

The Federal Government’s decision to file a lawsuits aimed at ensuring the autonomy of Local Governments across the nation. This action is rooted in the constitutional provisions that guarantee the autonomy of Local Government Areas (LGAs), which serve as the grassroots level of governance. By initiating legal proceedings, the Federal Government seeks to compel all states to comply with these constitutional requirements, safeguarding the rights and independence of LGAs.
The lawsuit underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to upholding the principles of democratic governance and ensuring that the autonomy of Local Governments is respected and protected. It is a crucial step towards empowering LGAs to function effectively and efficiently in serving their communities without undue interference or control from state governments.

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Calls for Targeted Approach in LGA Autonomy Lawsuit

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has emphasized the importance of due diligence in ensuring that the legal action taken by the Federal Government to uphold Local Government autonomy is targeted and effective. He expressed concern that the Attorney General of the Federation should have conducted a thorough examination of the states to pinpoint the specific governors responsible for violating the constitutional provisions before initiating a sweeping legal action against all 36 states.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s comments highlight the need for a more nuanced and precise approach in addressing the issue of Local Government autonomy. A blanket lawsuit against all states may inadvertently include those that are in compliance with the Constitution, potentially undermining the credibility and effectiveness of the legal action.

Lagos Governor Asserts Compliance with LGA Autonomy, Calls for Precision

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has firmly asserted that Lagos State has been in full compliance with the constitutional provisions regarding the autonomy of Local Governments. He stated that the state has granted complete autonomy to its Local Government Areas (LGAs), allowing them to function independently and without undue interference from the state government.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s comments underscore Lagos State’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and adhering to the principles of democratic governance enshrined in the Constitution. By emphasizing the state’s compliance, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu aims to highlight that Lagos should not have been included in the Federal Government’s lawsuit against 36 states.