The Muslim community leaders in Lagos staged a protest at the State House of Assembly over the recent list of commissioner-nominees released by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The list was criticized for containing eight Muslims and 31 Christians, which the Muslim community deemed unfair and demanded a review.
Despite the protest, the state government commenced the screening of the nominees. The leaders of the Muslim community, led by President and Elderstatesman Prof.
Tajudeen Gbadamosi, presented a petition to the Speaker of the House of Assembly. The leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the perceived religious discrimination in the list.
The Muslim community highlighted instances where Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration seemed to have a pattern of underrepresentation of Muslims in key positions, including appointments of special advisers, executive council members, commissioners, and permanent secretaries.
They argued that such practices contravene the Nigerian Constitution’s provisions on diversity and recognition of the people’s various faiths.
The Muslim community called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to reject the list of commissioner-designates and urged the government to produce a more representative cabinet. The leaders emphasized the importance of respecting the state’s population diversity and ensuring equal representation to ensure the future stability and prosperity of Lagos State.
The protest highlighted concerns about fairness and equity in governance, urging authorities to adhere to constitutional principles and create an inclusive leadership that reflects the diverse demographic makeup of the state.
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