Lagos bars Local Govt Chairpersons from appointing advisers, other political appointees

The Lagos State Government has issued a strict directive to all newly sworn-in chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), suspending the appointment of political office holders, including Supervisors, Special Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants.

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This development was communicated in an official circular dated July 31, 2025, bearing reference number MLG/LGA/C.27/S./VOL.XIV/496, and signed by Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development.

The directive aligns with the instructions of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which were delivered during the recent swearing-in ceremony of the council executives.

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According to the circular, only the appointment of Chiefs of Staff is permitted at this time.

“I write to refer to the directive of Mr. Governor at the swearing-in ceremony in respect of the appointment of Political Office Holders in the Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas—particularly the Supervisors, Special Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants,” the circular stated.

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“I am to reiterate that the appointment of the Chief of Staff is the only appointment approved/permissible as you assume office, while other appointments should be stepped down until further directive.”

Mrs. Bolarinwa emphasised that any appointments made beyond the Chief of Staff must be reversed immediately.