Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, describing the actions as unconstitutional, illegal, and authoritarian. In a statement issued on Saturday, Falana accused certain individuals and local council officials of usurping powers exclusively vested in local government councils under Nigerian law, particularly as it concerns the naming of streets, roads, and public places. He cited specific cases, including the controversial renaming of the iconic “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the…
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