Lagos Council Chairmanship Aspirant Disqualified From Race For Receiving ‘Double Salaries’ From Government
The allegation stems from his simultaneous employment under the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and as “Supervisor on Health” at the Eti-Osa Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
Following a petition alleging simultaneous employment by two different government parastatals in Lagos State, a Chairmanship aspirant for the Eti-Osa East Local Government, Samad Ogunbo, has been disqualified from the race by the All Progressives Congress.
Documents seen by SaharaReporters show that he was disqualified based on the petition bothering on the double employment filed against him.
Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that Ogunbo, was accused of deception and violating Lagos State Civil Service laws.
The allegation stems from his simultaneous employment under the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and as “Supervisor on Health” at the Eti-Osa Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
A document seen by SaharaReporters shows that Ogunbo was appointed as “Supervisor for Health” at the Eti-Osa LCDA in April 2022.
However, a letter from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board reveals that while Ogunbo was employed by the Eti-Osa LCDA, he was also on the payroll of SUBEB.
Documents reviewed by SaharaReporters indicate that SUBEB expressed surprise upon discovering that Ogunbo and another individual were receiving salaries from both the Eti-Osa LCDA and SUBEB simultaneously.
In response to an inquiry regarding Ogunbo’s employment status at SUBEB, it was confirmed that he was indeed a staff member of the Board.
SUBEB, however, claimed it was unaware that Ogunbo was also being paid by the Eti-Osa LCDA.
“Sequel to your letter dated 4th April, 2025, with reference number EOELCDA/CH/01/VOL.1/099, requesting for the employment and salary status of Mr. Samad Ogunbo and Miss Rasak Abidemi,”
“I wish to clarify the fact, based on the records before me, that the two officers are currently staff of Eti-Osa Local Government Education Authority and are on the payroll of the said organisation.”
“Moreover, this office is shocked to know that the said officers are currently on the nominal payroll of your organisation without prior notification of occupying any political appointment offices.”
“Therefore, this office will be glad to assist you further in your investigation if the need arises. Assuring you of my best regards and highest considerations,” the SUBEB stated in its response, signed by Education Secretary, Soetan S.A.
Speaking to SaharaReporters, a source who did not want to be named had said:
“He has been receiving salaries from the state government as a civil servant and political appointee at local government — a clear violation of Lagos State law that prohibits any government employee from simultaneously holding an appointment at the local government level.”
When contacted, Samad Ogunbo had told SaharaReporters that the matter was with the police but declined further comments.
The case is with the police. I am in a meeting now,” he said.
