By Dansu Peter A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Kriko Augustine, has written an open letter to...
By Dansu Peter
In his letter addressed to the Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the APC, Augustine, who is a respected party loyalist and native of Badagry, expressed dismay over the incorrect reference to Badagry as “Badagry Central” in recent documents released by the party. The documents in question pertain to the screening schedule and results for APC chairmanship aspirants in the state.
According to Augustine, while all other local governments in Lagos were correctly identified by their constitutionally recognized names, Badagry alone was mischaracterized. He warned that referring to the local government as “Badagry Central” wrongly implies that it is a Local Council Development Area (LCDA), rather than one of Nigeria’s 774 constitutionally recognized local governments.
“This is an inaccurate misnomer,” Augustine wrote, “which tends to suggest that it is a Local Development Area, in contradiction to its constitutional status.”
Augustine acknowledged that the error may have been unintentional but urged the party to swiftly correct the mislabeling to avoid potential embarrassment or political exploitation by opposition parties.
He emphasized the historical and constitutional standing of Badagry Local Government and highlighted its distinction from the two LCDAs created from it—Badagry West and Olorunda.
“In the interest of justice, equity, and the dignity of our Local Government,” he stated, “I respectfully implore you to refrain from adding the ‘Central’ to Badagry Local Government.”
The letter also underscores the importance of uniformity and accuracy in party communications, especially in a state like Lagos, where the 20 constitutionally recognized local governments and 37 LCDAs are grouped under the “Conference 57” framework. Augustine insisted that Badagry deserves the same recognition and correct naming as other LGAs such as Ojo, Epe, Surulere, and Lagos Mainland.
The open letter was copied to the APC Chairman in Lagos State, the Lagos State Government, and the Lagos State House of Assembly.
As of press time, the party leadership had yet to issue a formal response, but the letter has begun to stir conversations among party faithful, especially in the Badagry division, where residents and stakeholders echo Augustine’s call for proper representation and respect for the local government’s identity.
This development adds to ongoing conversations about local governance and political communication within Lagos State’s ruling party.
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