Lagos 2025 Local Government Elections: Committee Announced, Tayo Ayinde to Chair
By HeadlineNews.News – April 28, 2025
As Lagos State prepares for the crucial 2025 Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) elections, the state government has constituted a high-powered election planning committee to oversee the selection process for chairmanship and councillorship candidates across its 57 councils.
Announced today, the Lagos 2025 Election Committee is chaired by Mr. Tayo Ayinde, Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The appointment of Ayinde, a seasoned administrator and political strategist, signals the administration’s desire for a smooth, credible, and well-coordinated primary election process.
Other prominent members of the committee include:
Mr. Seyi Tinubu, leading youth advocate and son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, making a significant re-entry into state-level political activities
Hon. James Faleke, a serving federal lawmaker and influential grassroots mobilizer
Hon. Shonde Tajudeen, a notable party leader and community organizer
The composition of the committee reflects a careful balance between experience, influence, and youth engagement, aiming to ensure that Lagos continues its tradition of producing credible and capable local government leadership.
Strategic Importance of the 2025 Elections
Local government administration forms the foundation of governance closest to the people. The 2025 elections are particularly significant as they will:
Determine the grassroots political structures ahead of the 2027 general elections
Influence key developmental initiatives under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda
Serve as a litmus test for internal democracy within Lagos’ dominant All Progressives Congress (APC)
Political observers note that the inclusion of heavyweight figures like Ambode, Tinubu, and Faleke signals renewed efforts at party unity and strengthening the party’s base ahead of coming political cycles.
Next Steps
The committee is expected to immediately:
Outline guidelines for aspirants
Set timelines for screening and primaries
Work with party leaders and security agencies to ensure peaceful conduct
Present final candidate lists for the elections scheduled later in 2025
Speaking briefly after the announcement, a source close to the committee described the assignment as “critical to consolidating Lagos’ leadership position and ensuring development at the grassroots remains vibrant and responsive.”
Conclusion
As Lagos State moves toward the 2025 Local Government and LCDA elections, the composition of the Election Committee underscores the seriousness with which the state government approaches grassroots governance.
With Tayo Ayinde at the helm and a strong team of political heavyweights in support, Lagosians will be watching closely to see how the committee navigates the political waters — balancing experience, merit, youth inclusion, and unity — in shaping the future leadership of Nigeria’s most strategic state.
HeadlineNews.News Special Report.
