Chairmen of various political parties in Lagos State have stressed the need for level playing field ahead of the forthcoming local government elections.
They spoke at a forum convened by News Central TV. They discussed the complex and dynamic nature of politics in Lagos.
The event provided a platform for stakeholders to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that define governance and political competition.
Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, in attendance were representatives from 17 of the 19 registered political parties in the state.
Representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were also at the event.
Several party leaders alleged interference in the affairs of smaller parties by larger parties through sponsorship and various unethical means. The party leaders claimed that these practices further create divisions and an unequal playing field in the electoral process of the state.
Noting the presence of ideological differences and several divides, some party chairmen clamoured for collaborations among parties to challenge the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC), which was conspicuously absent at the event.
They also alleged complicity of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) in favouring the APC during elections.
The discussions at the News Central Chairmen’s Dialogue underscored the importance of continued conversation and cooperation among political actors to sustain Lagos’s progress as a leading megacity in the country and Africa.
