LAGOS HEARS IT ALL: NEW STATES & LOCAL POWER TAKE CENTRE STAGE!
When Lagos talks constitution, it’s not just talk — it’s a call for change loud enough to shake the nation’s foundation!
At the Southwest Zonal Public Hearing in Lagos, Nigerians from all corners came together to demand major constitutional shakeups. Hosted by the Lagos State Government at Water Crest Hotel, the event was part of the Senate’s nationwide push to rethink the 1999 Constitution.
Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele led the charge, welcoming a star-studded lineup of traditional rulers — including the Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo — plus political heavyweights, academics, and civic voices. The royal presence wasn’t just for show; it underscored how deeply culture and governance are intertwined.
Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, standing in for Governor Sanwo-Olu, didn’t mince words: Lagos deserves more states. With its booming economy and population, the city’s “one state” status is old news.
The agenda? Hot topics like resource control, state policing, electoral reform, gender inclusion, and devolving power to local governments. Professor Adeola Faleye stole the spotlight with a passionate pitch for a new Igbomina State, earning cheers all around.
Public affairs guru Dr. Oluwatoyin Alabi applauded the Senate’s commitment to listening, calling this a golden chance for everyday Nigerians to shape their future.
Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli wrapped things up with a promise: every suggestion will be taken seriously. The Senate’s eyes are on a restructured constitution that truly reflects Nigeria’s rich diversity.
As the constitutional review marches on across the country, Lagos’s session sets the tone — bold, inclusive, and ready for real change.
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