“Political Appointments Suspended” — Lagos Government Directs LG Chairmen To Halt Supervisor, Adviser, SSA Roles
The Lagos State Government has issued a directive ordering all newly sworn-in chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to suspend the appointment of political office holders, including Supervisors, Special Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants.
In an official circular dated July 31, 2025 (Ref: MLG/LGA/C.27/S./VOL.XIV/496), the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, communicated the governor’s instructions given during the recent swearing-in ceremony.
The circular states that only the appointment of Chief of Staff is permitted at this stage. Chairmen who have already made political appointments beyond the Chief of Staff are directed to reverse such appointments immediately.
“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 statement read.
Mrs. Bolarinwa reiterated, “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.”
She further urged, “You are enjoined to note the above and revert any appointment that has been made except the Chief of Staff.”
Last weekend, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also barred the 57 newly sworn-in local government and LCDA chairmen from appointing Secretaries to Local Governments and supervisory councillors, reinforcing the state’s position on political appointments at the grassroots level.
