Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the upcoming local government elections as a strategic platform to reaffirm support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking at the commissioning of the newly constructed Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Secretariat, legislative building, a 400-metre paved road, and the groundbreaking of the Ibeju-Lekki Housing Scheme on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu urged residents to use the council poll as a demonstration of political loyalty and solidarity with the president.

The local government elections in Lagos are scheduled to hold on July 12, 2025.

The governor emphasized that the various projects being commissioned would not only improve infrastructure but also drive economic growth and employment at the grassroots level.

“You know that everything we are doing fosters job creation and increases the internal revenue of the local government,” Sanwo-Olu said. “We believe this will promote structured rural development and enhance the dignity and well-being of our communities.”

Sanwo-Olu also reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President Tinubu, following a recent show of unity between the two leaders. In a message posted to his official handle on X (formerly Twitter) after seeing the president off to Abuja post-Eid celebrations, the governor wrote:

“I remain dedicated to supporting his efforts and policies, which aim to bring real and lasting change to the lives of Nigerians. Lagos stands ready to play its part in building the Nigeria we all hope for.”

Addressing supporters in Yoruba during the event, Sanwo-Olu added (translated into English):

“The local government election is near—just one month away. I urge you to show your strength and support through your votes. This will pave the way for a smooth and successful 2027 campaign for Mr. President.”

Also speaking at the event, Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LG, Hon. Abdullahi Olowa, reflected on the progress made since his administration took office in 2021, shortly after the secretariat was destroyed during the EndSARS protests.

“We inherited the urgent task of rebuilding from scratch. Today, by the grace of God, we have not only restored but elevated the local government’s infrastructure to a modern, world-class standard,” Olowa stated.

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, on Tuesday ordered the remand of 34 individuals in custody until July 22, 2025, for engaging in street trading along the median of the Alaba Rago area on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

The defendants — comprising 32 males and two females — were apprehended over the weekend during a coordinated enforcement operation carried out by operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). The exercise was aimed at clearing illegal structures and traders who had taken over the road median, disrupting traffic and violating environmental regulations.

Lagos Court Remands Five Over Illegal Dumping in Canal

Authorities noted that among those arrested were suspected miscreants who had been sleeping in makeshift shelters on the median, allegedly using the area as a base for illicit activities.

Commenting on the development, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reiterated the state government’s commitment to enforcing environmental and public order laws. He emphasized that the current administration would not tolerate acts of indiscipline that undermine public safety and urban order.

Wahab also urged Lagos residents to uphold standards of cleanliness and civility, contributing actively to the vision of a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable city.

Five individuals were arraigned on Thursday before a Magistrate’s Court in Oshodi for allegedly dumping waste into a canal along the Igando-Iba Road Link Bridge in Lagos.

The court ordered that the defendants—Quassim Jamiu and Ayo Jamiu (both from Kwara State), Alexander Innocent (Akwa Ibom), Oparinde Taiwo (Ogun State), and Moses Adelowokan (Osun State)—be remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre until the next hearing scheduled for July 9.

According to authorities, the suspects were caught in the act while attempting to discharge a large quantity of refuse into the canal using a lorry. They were arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), in collaboration with security personnel.

The arrest follows an intensified enforcement drive by the Lagos State Government to clamp down on violations of environmental laws, particularly indiscriminate waste disposal.

Lagos Government Set to Reinstate Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal dumping. He stressed that the state would ensure the suspects are prosecuted to the full extent of the law to serve as a deterrent to others.

“This government will not condone actions that compromise the health of our environment and endanger public safety. Those caught flouting our sanitation laws will face the consequences,” Wahab stated.

The incident occurred just 48 hours after the government issued a strong warning to residents and businesses against illegal waste disposal.