Badagry Council Clears Air on LSNSC Office Sealing, Blames Security Breach and Assault

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Hon. Babatunde Hunpe Executive Chairman of Badagry and LNSC Officer 

BADAGRY, LAGOS – The Badagry Local Government Council has strongly refuted viral social media reports alleging that its Chairman forcefully evicted personnel of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LSNSC) over political disloyalty. 

In a swift and detailed rejoinder released on Monday, May 18, 2026, the council administration described the online narrative as a "misleading and deliberately distorted" attempt to weaponize falsehoods following the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections.

According to the local government management, the temporary sealing of the LSNSC office was a purely administrative and security-driven measure sparked by an operational confrontation and subsequent assault on a council official, rather than political victimization.

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The council revealed that the crisis began on the day of the primary election collation, during which strict security directives were enforced to restrict vehicular entry into the Local Government Secretariat due to the highly sensitive and tense nature of the exercise.

According to eye-witness accounts, the Badagry LSNSC Commander, Mr. Samson Zannu, arrived at the gate and insisted on driving his vehicle into the premises. When security personnel acting on orders politely denied him entry, Mr. Zannu reportedly became confrontational.

"Rather than comply professionally with the directive, Mr. Zannu became confrontational and engaged in altercations with officers on duty," the council’s official statement revealed. "Witnesses confirmed that he later returned to his vehicle and attempted to forcefully gain entry through the gate with the vehicle, thereby escalating an already tense security atmosphere."

The situation was temporarily de-escalated after a senior LASTMA officer from the State Operations Command intervened and contacted higher authorities, prompting Mr. Zannu to apologize and leave the scene peacefully.

The issue resurfaced during a routine security briefing on Monday morning, where concerns were raised about the need to maintain absolute discipline within the secretariat. To prevent further friction, council management collectively decided that LSNSC personnel should temporarily deploy directly to their field duty posts across the local government area, rather than assembling at the secretariat. As part of this arrangement, the on-site LSNSC office was ordered to remain sealed until Thursday.

However, the council stated that the directive was met with violent resistance, allegedly instigated by the commander.

“Unfortunately, rather than comply with this peace-driven administrative arrangement, the Commander allegedly instructed some personnel to resist the directive," the rejoinder stated. "In the process, the Supervisor for Environment was reportedly assaulted, slapped, and molested while carrying out official responsibilities.”

Senior political stakeholders and apex leaders present at the secretariat had to step in immediately to restore calm and prevent further disciplinary escalation against the embattled commander.

The local government has strongly cautioned political actors against using emotional propaganda to create artificial divisions within the Badagry federation. The administration maintained that the ruling party's primaries have nothing to do with standard institutional discipline.

No officer was sanctioned or targeted for their political affiliation or for supporting any specific aspirant.

No democratic rights were violated during the process.

The steps taken were purely preventative measures aimed at preserving law and order.

“It is therefore mischievous, irresponsible, and politically dishonest for anyone to twist these events into a false narrative of ‘political victimization’ or ‘punishment for supporting another aspirant,’ ” the statement concluded.

The council urged members of the public to completely disregard the sensationalized online publications, reiterating its unwavering commitment to democratic values, institutional neutrality, and the peaceful coexistence of all political factions in Badagry.

Badagry Youths Calls Council Chairman Act ‘Illegal’ over Eviction of Security Corps After APC Primaries

By: Manoah Kikekon 

Hon. Babatunde Hunpe 

BADAGRY, LAGOS – Fresh political turmoil has erupted in Badagry following the aftermath of the hotly contested All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. A prominent grassroots group, the Concerned Youths of Badagry Federation, has strongly condemned what it describes as an unlawful executive overreach by the Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Atande Hunpe.

In a detailed, legally backed statement released on Monday, May 18, 2026, the youth group alleged that Hon. Hunpe ordered officers and leadership of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) to immediately vacate their operational office located within the Local Government Secretariat. 

The eviction was allegedly triggered by accusations that the state-backed security outfit showed political sympathy toward a rival candidate during the recently concluded National Assembly primaries.

The youth coalition pointed out that a local government chairman lacks the constitutional or statutory powers to discipline or eject an agency established by the state government. The LNSC is a creation of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency Law and operates strictly under the control and command of the Lagos State Government.

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Invoking landmark judicial precedents, the group noted that the rule of law must supersede impulsive executive directives.

“In administrative law, it is trite that where a statute prescribes the manner by which a power is to be exercised, any other method inconsistent with the law becomes null and void," the statement read. "The Supreme Court in Governor of Kaduna State v. Kagoma held that statutory powers must be exercised strictly within the confines of the law establishing such authority.”

The group further argued that the eviction flagrantly violates Section 36(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended, which guarantees the right to a fair hearing before any punitive administrative action can be taken.

At the heart of the crisis is the alleged victimization of public officers based on their perceived political preferences. The Concerned Youths reminded the local administration that Section 40 of the Constitution safeguards every Nigerian's right to freedom of association, including political alignment.

“While the Public Service Rules discourage partisan abuse of office, there is nowhere under Nigerian law where mere political sympathy or private political preference automatically constitutes misconduct," the youth coalition asserted. "The Court of Appeal in INEC v. Musa affirmed that political participation and association are constitutional rights which cannot be arbitrarily extinguished by administrative actions inconsistent with the Constitution.”

The group warned that punishing security personnel based on "perceived political alignment," without any concrete evidence of official misconduct, sets a highly dangerous precedent for Nigeria's democratic institutions.

Beyond the political optics, the forced removal of the LNSC from the council secretariat poses a severe risk to the local intelligence community. As a vital grassroots security outfit, the neighborhood safety corps plays a central role in community surveillance, crime prevention, and local intelligence gathering.

By forcefully displacing these officers, the local government has created an artificial vacuum, exposing the people of Badagry to heightened security vulnerabilities.

“This is not a matter of politics. It is a matter of governance, legality, and the safety of the people of Badagry," the group declared. "Any action that obstructs or displaces its officers from duty stations without lawful authority creates an avoidable vacuum in local security operations.”

The Concerned Youths of Badagry Federation formally called on the Governor of Lagos State and the Lagos State House of Assembly to immediately step in. They demand a full, impartial investigation into Hon. Hunpe's directives, urging the state to deploy necessary legislative oversight and disciplinary measures if an abuse of office is established.

Badagry Council Chairman Babatunde Hunpe Allegedly Seals LNSC Security Office Over ‘Disloyalty’

By: Manoah Kikekon 

AJARA, BADAGRY – Tension is mounting within the Badagry Local Government Secretariat in Ajara following the controversial eviction of Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC) personnel and the immediate sealing of their administrative office. The directive was reportedly issued personally by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Babatunde Adande Hunpe.

The incident, which leaked to the public via a viral video circulating on social media, on Monday as sparked intense debate over the weaponization of local government infrastructure for political retaliation following the highly contentious APC primary elections.

In the footage captured at the local government secretariat, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe could be seen angrily confronting security officials. The chairman insisted that his administration maintains a strict non-partisan stance and demanded that the state-backed neighborhood watchmen vacate the premises immediately.

“All Neighborhood Watch people should go out and look for their own place where they can use their power,” Hunpe was heard declaring in the video.

Defending his heavy-handed directive, the chairman implied that the actions of certain security personnel were actively threatening the peace and stability of the local government area during a volatile election cycle.

“We are in an electioneering period. I am in charge, and the security of the local government is very, very important. I cannot close my eyes and see somebody destroy what I am doing," Hunpe stated during the confrontation. "I am not partisan, and I have warned everyone around me.”

Despite the chairman’s public insistence on neutrality, insider sources within the secretariat suggest a entirely different motivation. Allegations have emerged from local personnel claiming that the eviction is a direct act of political retribution targeted at the LNSC Commanding Officer, Zannu Samson T.

The commanding officer is alleged to have quietly mobilised grassroots support for a rival aspirant during the fiercely contested APC House of Representatives primary election for the Badagry Federal Constituency a race that split the local political structure between camps loyal to Prince Sesi Whingan and Hon. Olusegun Onilude.

By backing an opposing faction, local power brokers reportedly viewed the security chief’s actions as an act of political sabotage against the dominant local government machinery.

When media correspondents reached out to the affected LNSC Commanding Officer, Zannu Samson T., to confirm whether the eviction was an act of political victimization, he declined to elaborate on the details of the viral video.

“The matter has been resolved internally, and I cannot say anything more on the issue at this time,” Zannu stated in a brief telephone interview.

Badagry 2027: PDP Selects Barrister Medemaku as Consensus Candidate for House of Reps Seat

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Medemaku Abayomi Noah 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a decisive step toward the 2027 general elections by officially electing Barrister Medemaku Abayomi Noah as its consensus flagbearer for the Badagry Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

The breakthrough development was revealed on Sunday, May 17, 2026, following a unanimous decision by party stakeholders. The consensus agreement was formalized via an official result sheet signed by the designated returning officers, Ojosipe Victoria and Ibiaho Samson, confirming the legal practitioner as the party's unified choice.

Reacting to his emergence, Barrister Medemaku expressed deep dissatisfaction with the historical and current state of representation in the constituency, promising an era of transparency and visible growth.

"My target is a greater Badagry," Medemaku declared. "We have had representations in the past and up to this moment, and they have not brought any substantial development to Badagry. This has to stop. We are seeing what other Rep members are doing in their various constituencies, but here, we don't even know what the constituency allowances are being used for. This time, we have a new set of people who are very intentional about power."

"It is visible that apart from Hon. Setonji Koshoedo, the former PDP House of Representative Member, who brought visible development to Badagry, we have not had a House of Representative Member who has done anything reasonable. I am ready to  do very much better than Hon. Koshoedo if I'm given the opportunity, it is high time the people start supporting someone who have the people at heart," Medemaku added.

A proud native of Ikoga-Zebbe in Ward I of Badagry Local Government, Medemaku is a familiar face within local political circles. He previously flew the PDP flag as the chairmanship candidate in the last Badagry Local Government elections, an outing that helped him establish a formidable grassroots network built on promises of inclusive governance.

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In addition to his legislative ambitions, the legal practitioner is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle. He is actively challenging the eligibility of the incumbent Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, in a lawsuit currently pending before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Badagry.

Political analysts in the Lagos West Senatorial District view this early consensus choice by the PDP as a highly strategic move designed to avoid internal friction and maximize campaign time.

By fielding a young, professionally accomplished son of Ikoga-Zebbe, the PDP aims to capture the momentum of youth voters and disillusioned residents who are increasingly demanding fresh political alternatives to the ruling party.

Lagos 2027: Akinwunmi Ambode Support Group Endorses Samuel Ajose for Lagos Governor

 By: Manoah Kikekon

Samuel Mawuyon Ajose and Akinwunmi Ambode 

IKORODU, LAGOS – In a dramatic political twist that will redefined the governorship race in Lagos, Akinwumi Ambode support group has endorsed the ambition of Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose (SMA) to become the next governor of Lagos State.

At a heavily attended mobilization rally on Sunday May 17, 2026 in Ikorodu ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections is Scheduled for Thursday, Ajose officially announced the endorsement of former Lagos State Governor’s support group.

Addressing a crowd of thousands of party faithful and grassroots supporters, an ecstatic Samuel Ajose revealed that the former governor has completely integrated his political networks across the state into the SMA movement to ensure a resounding victory at the primaries.

“We are not here alone today; we are here with the ultimate support of the support group of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, and has declared their full support for us, and they are now working actively for our success,” Ajose declared to loud cheers.

Ajose further disclosed ambitious electoral targets stemming from the new alliance, pledging absolute loyalty to the national leadership of the party.

“They have also promised to add an extra one million votes to the three million votes we already promised our leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he added.

The high-stakes endorsement comes amidst widespread media speculation that Ambode had privately endorsed the current Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who is also widely tipped to run for the state's top job.

However, representatives of various Ambode Support Groups who were visibly active at the Ikorodu rally explicitly debunked those reports. Taking the stage, group leaders urged supporters to look past the political propaganda and remain firm in their choice.

“Do not be scared of anybody. Make sure you come out en masse to vote and endorse Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose,” an Ambode support group coordinator charged the crowd. “Most importantly, you must protect your votes. Do not allow anybody to tamper with the results when the primary begins.”

The Ikorodu mobilization rally turned into a carnival-like celebration, with attendees chanting solidarity songs for Ajose. For many residents of the IBILE divisions, the alliance between the Badagry-born Ajose and the Epe-born Ambode represents a powerful coalition of marginalized regions seeking a fairer share of infrastructural development.

Campaign coordinators maintained that the partnership is built on a shared blueprint for economic acceleration and inclusive governance, asserting that Ajose possesses the exact executive competence required to build on the state's existing legacies.

Badagry Customs Officers Allegedly Cause Head-on Collision, Abandon Injured Okada Rider After Seizing Rice

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

BADAGRY, LAGOS – Tension is mounting within the Badagry border community following an incident early Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, where operative forces of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Border Command, allegedly caused a near-fatal accident and abandoned the victim to secure seized contraband.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 AM along the busy Joseph Dosu Way, just past the Beach Town Mall, a prominent commercial route within the historic town.

According to local reports, a commercial motorcycle rider (Okada) was transporting six bags of rice from the Badagry Market inward to the Badagry Roundabout. Simultaneously, a patrol team of Customs officers was driving in the opposite direction, moving from the roundabout toward the main town.

An eyewitness who watched the scene unfold recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the crash:

"When the Customs officers sighted the motorcycle rider with the rice, the officers drove directly facing him, trying to block him on high speed. This caused a head-on collision that threw the rider straight into the concrete gutter, where he sustained fatal injuries."

The community’s outrage stems not just from the pursuit itself, but from the actions of the officers immediately following the impact. Rather than providing first aid or moving the critically injured man to the nearby General Hospital, the officers allegedly prioritized the contraband.

"Instead of attending to the dying man or pulling him out of the gutter, the Customs officers simply packed the bags of rice into their vehicle and sped away, leaving him battling for his life in a pool of blood," the eyewitness added.

Passersby and fellow commercial riders later rushed the unconscious victim to a medical facility, where he remains in critical condition.

This latest incident highlights a long-standing grievance among the residents of the Badagry. Locals have repeatedly criticized the operational methods of the Nigeria Customs Service, questioning why aggressive tactical interceptions and seizures are carried out deep within residential areas and inner-town roads rather than at the active Seme border posts.

Lagos 2027: Confusion as Different Results Emerge from APC Badagry House of Reps Primary

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Sesi Whingan and Olusegun Onilude 

BADAGRY, LAGOS – Intense political anxiety has gripped the Badagry Federal Constituency following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The race for the party's green chamber ticket has entered a state of confusion as two conflicting results have emerged online, with both major camps claiming victory.

The direct primary election was conducted across all 11 wards of the Badagry federation to decide who flies the party's flag for the House of Representatives ahead of the general elections.

The first set of results, which widely circulated across social media platforms but could not be independently verified by News Peddlers, claimed that the incumbent lawmaker representing the constituency, Prince Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, won the primary election.

According to this unverified scorecard, allegedly originating from an APC Badagry Federal Constituency electoral committee sheet, Whingan polled 3,889 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Hon. Olusegun Adeniran Onilude (referred to in the sheet as Onico), who allegedly scored 3,339 votes, leaving a victory margin of 550 votes.

Crucially, this online tally recorded vote counts in only six out of the eleven wards. It indicated that five key wards Ibereko (Ward C), Apa (Ward D), Keta-East (Ward E), Araromi/Ilogbo (Ward H), and Ajara (Ward J) recorded zero vote counts due to unspecified reasons and disruptions.

 6-Ward Results Breakdown in Circulation:

Posukoh (Ward A):.Sesi – 472, Onilude – 410

Awanijigoh (Ward B): Sesi – 657, Onilude – 988

woro/Gbanko (Ward F): Sesi – 693, Onilude – 645

Ajido (Ward G): Sesi – 279, Onilude – 540

Ikoga (Ward I): Sesi – 1,285, Onilude – 183

Salu/Yafin (Ward K): Sesi – 503, Onilude – 573

In stark contrast, a completely different set of results was made available to journalists following the official tally at the Badagry Local Government Secretariat. This documentation, signed and submitted by the designated collation officer, Olugbenga Adeniyi Idowu, declared Hon. Olusegun Onilude the landslide winner of the primary.

According to Idowu’s official submission destined for the state party secretariat, voting did take place across all 11 wards, resulting in a total of 18,887 votes for Onilude, against Whingan’s 7,489 votes, and 637 votes for the third aspirant, Femi Ogunsanya.

Addressing the discrepancies and pockets of violence, the Collation Officer stated: "The election started peacefully but reports from the wards indicated that problems started when the agent of one of the aspirants realised that another aspirant had more people on ground than their principal. At the collation centre, we received the results of the elections from various wards and advised the aggrieved aspirant to document their complaints and submit them to us for onward transmission to the state party secretariat."

Report of the collation officer 

The Secretariat's Collation Figures (All 11 Wards): 

WARD A – POSUKOH

Onilude O.A — 2,035

Sesi Whingan — 849

Femi Ogunsanya — 120

WARD B – AVHANJIGOH

Onilude O.A — 1,989

Sesi Whingan — 666

Femi Ogunsanya — 13

WARD C – IBEREKO

Onilude O.A — 1,760

Sesi Whingan — 475

Femi Ogunsanya — 209

WARD D – APA

Onilude O.A — 2,032

Sesi Whingan — 604

Femi Ogunsanya — NIL

WARD E – KETA EAST

Onilude O.A — 3,147

Sesi Whingan — 304

Femi Ogunsanya — NIL

WARD F – IWORO / IGBANKO

Onilude O.A — 645

Sesi Whingan — 693

Femi Ogunsanya — 3

WARD G – AJIDO

Onilude O.A — 540

Sesi Whingan — 16

Femi Ogunsanya — 279

WARD H – ILOGBO / ARAROMI

Onilude O.A — 985

Sesi Whingan — 764

Femi Ogunsanya — NIL

WARD I – IKOGA

Onilude O.A — 183

Sesi Whingan — 1,285

Femi Ogunsanya — 06

WARD J – AJARA

Onilude O.A — 5,001

Sesi Whingan — 1,830

Femi Ogunsanya — NIL

WARD K – IYAFIN

Onilude O.A — 570

Sesi Whingan — 503

Femi Ogunsanya — 07

Onilude = 18,887

Sesi = 7,489

Ogunsanya -637

In line with strict party guidelines, neither candidate can be officially declared the flagbearer until the APC State and National Working Committees vet the collation officer's report against incoming petitions.

The state party hierarchy is expected to make an official, binding announcement by Monday to clear the air. Until then, residents and party faithful across Badagry wait anxiously to find out who will officially represent the ruling party on the ballot.