Group calls for screening of Lagos LASIEC members

The Registered Trustees of Secure World and Liberty Initiative has called for the screening of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) members to “safeguard democracy.” Barrister Kayode Mogbojuri, briefed newsmen on behalf of the Trustees on Thursday. The Registered Trustees of Secure World and Liberty Initiative recently took legal action by filing a case at […]

The Registered Trustees of Secure World and Liberty Initiative has called for the screening of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) members to “safeguard democracy.”

Barrister Kayode Mogbojuri, briefed newsmen on behalf of the Trustees on Thursday.

The Registered Trustees of Secure World and Liberty Initiative recently took legal action by filing a case at the High Court of Lagos State against the Governor of Lagos State and the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The lawsuit aims to compel the House of Assembly to fulfill its constitutional duty of screening LASIEC members, who were appointed by the Governor six months ago.

Mogbojuri emphasized the vital role of local government councils in delivering essential services and promoting participatory democracy at the grassroots level.

However, he said the failure to conduct elections regularly, as mandated by the Constitution of Nigeria, poses a significant threat to democracy and governance in Lagos State.

“The delay in screening LASIEC members not only violates constitutional provisions but also undermines the democratic principles of accountability and transparency.

“The current situation has created uncertainties for elected local government officials and raises concerns about the potential extension of their tenures beyond statutory limits, jeopardizing the democratic will of the people,” he said.

The press conference concluded with a plea for the Lagos State House of Assembly to promptly screen LASIEC appointees to prevent further compromise of democracy at the grassroots level.