Lagos lawyer wants ambode to sack sole administrators drags him to court
It appears that there is a developing story in Lagos, Nigeria. According to reports, a Lagos-based lawyer, Olumide Fusika, has dragged the former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, to court over the appointment of Sole Administrators in the state.
From what I gather, the lawyer is seeking an order from the court to compel Governor Ambode to sack the Sole Administrators, who were appointed by the governor in 2018. The lawyer claims that the appointment of the Sole Administrators was unlawful and unconstitutional.
The Sole Administrators were appointed by Governor Ambode to oversee the administration of 57 local government areas in the state. However, the lawyer argues that the appointment was made without following due process and in violation of the Lagos State Local Government Law.
The lawyer is seeking a declaration that the appointment of the Sole Administrators was null and void, and an order directing Governor Ambode to sack them. He is also seeking an order restraining the Sole Administrators from parading themselves as the legitimate administrators of the local governments.
This development comes at a time when there are already tensions between the state government and the local government councils over issues such as funding and autonomy. The appointment of the Sole Administrators was seen by many as a move by Governor Ambode to consolidate his power and undermine the autonomy of the local governments.
It will be interesting to see how this case unfolds and what the court's decision will be.