On the record

Statement Following Interactive Session with the State Working Committee of the NDC

Funso Doherty's statement following a luncheon and interactive session with the State Working Committee of the NDC, led by Chairman King Okuneye.

Resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Joining the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)

Funso Doherty's statement on resigning from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joining the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Follow Up Request for Information on Lekki Worldwide Investment Limited (LWIL) – A Public Interest Entity

To The Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission

Funso Doherty's open letter calling on the Corporate Affairs Commission to address gaps in the disclosure of the ownership structure of Lekki Worldwide Investment Limited (LWIL).

Resignation from the People's Democratic Party (PDP)

Funso Doherty's statement on resigning his membership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Need for Swift Determination of Appeal No. CA/ABJ/CV/1613/2025 and Other Consolidated Appeals Pertaining to the Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

To The President, Court of Appeal of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Funso Doherty's letter asking the Court of Appeal for a swift decision on the consolidated appeals on the PDP's national leadership, ahead of the party primaries.

LIRS Public Notice on Power of Substitution Under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025

To Hamzat Ayodele Subair, The Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service

Funso Doherty's open letter to the LIRS on its public notice on the power of substitution, on taxpayers' objection and appeal rights and the absence of implementation guidelines.

Recent Reported Conferment of GCON National Honour on Mr. Gilbert Chagoury

To RT. Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the House of Representatives to examine the reported conferment of the GCON national honour on Mr. Gilbert Chagoury.

The Passing of His Royal Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi, the Akran of Badagry

Funso Doherty's statement on the passing of HRM De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi, the Akran of Badagry.

The New Tax Laws

To The Chairman, Nigerian Revenue Service

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service noting that the NRS website offers two different gazetted versions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act.

New Tax Legislation

To The Honorable Attorney-General, Federal Ministry of Justice

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Attorney-General of the Federation arguing that the signed and gazetted tax law is not the bill the National Assembly passed, so no valid new tax law exists for January 1.

Lagos State Government's 2026 Proposed Budget

To The Honorable Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Lagos State House of Assembly on the 2026 proposed budget: errors in its figures, lack of fiscal transparency, misplaced priorities and unrealistic revenue estimates.

The Likely Politicisation of the Federal Government's Ward Development Programme

Funso Doherty's statement on the State House release appointing Governor Hope Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador, and his concern that the Ward Development Programme may be used for partisan ends.

Reiterating the Case for State Policing

To RT. Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives urging the National Assembly to pass legislation enabling State and Community Policing as insecurity spreads.

Introduction of Import Duty on Petrol

To Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate; and RT. Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the National Assembly to investigate the circumstances and process behind the introduction of a 15% import duty on petrol (PMS).

Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road Contract

To Engr. Dave Umahi, Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Minister of Works on the cost per kilometer of Section 1 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road, the procurement process and the timing of its Environmental Impact Assessment.

The Recent Comments by the Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the NURTW

Funso Doherty's statement on comments attributed to the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the NURTW, which he describes as an attempt to intimidate and undermine the free electoral will of Lagosians.

Update on Legal Action Challenging the Process of Awarding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Contract

Funso Doherty's statement that, after the Federal High Court struck out his Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road suit for lack of locus standi, he has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal.

Local Government Elections in Lagos State Scheduled for July 2025

To Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Lagos State House of Assembly to intervene over LASIEC holding the July 2025 local government elections in 57 LGs and LCDAs instead of the 20 constitutionally recognized LGAs.

The 2025 UTME Crisis

Funso Doherty's statement on the 2025 UTME failures, calling on JAMB and the Ministry of Education to extend the resit window, provide counselling, audit the system and engage stakeholders.

54.3% WASSCE Failure Rate in Lagos State Public Schools

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter on the reported 54.3% WASSCE failure rate in Lagos State public schools, reiterating eight calls for action on education.

Urgent Call for Independent Structural Assessment of Eko Bridge

Funso Doherty's statement calling for an independent expert structural assessment of Eko Bridge after a dredging vessel collided with one of its support piles.

Extreme Hardship Endured by Lagosians Due to Poor and Insensitive Planning of Road Construction Works

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's letter asking the Governor to investigate the gridlock after the Independence Bridge closure and to require impact assessments before major road closures.

Message to Lagosians on the Federal Government's Actions in Rivers State

Funso Doherty's message to Lagosians on the Federal Government's actions in Rivers State, which he describes as overreach, and the PDP governors' Supreme Court lawsuit challenging them.

Declaration of State of Emergency and Proposed Suspension of Governor, Deputy Governor and Lawmakers in Rivers State

To RT. Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Assembly; and Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate

Funso Doherty's letter to the Speaker and the Senate President urging the National Assembly to reject the proposed suspension of the elected government of Rivers State.

The Recent Leadership Crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's statement on the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, addressed to its members, Hon. Mojisola Meranda, the APC leadership and Lagosians.

Tax Clearance Requirements for Free WAEC Registration for Public Schools Students

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter urging the Lagos State Government to reconsider requiring parents' tax clearance certificates for free WAEC registration of public school students.

Lagos State Government's 2025 Approved Budget

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter on the approved 2025 Lagos State budget, its size, the State's foreign-currency debt, uncertainty after the LG autonomy ruling and budget transparency.

The Reported Detention of Mr. Dele Farotimi

Funso Doherty's statement calling on the Nigeria Police Force to charge Mr Dele Farotimi to court or release him, in keeping with the law.

The Legal Action Challenging the Award of the Lagos-Calabar Highway Contract

Funso Doherty's statement on the Federal High Court hearing of his lawsuit challenging the award of the Lagos-Calabar Highway contract to Hitech Construction.

Announcement of MOU Agreement on Green Line Rail

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Governor whether the Green Line Rail MOU with MOFI and CHEC is binding, how CHEC was selected and how long-term risks are managed.

Filing of Legal Action on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project at the Federal High Court

Funso Doherty's statement on filing an originating summons at the Federal High Court challenging the award and construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road.

Publication by Lagospedia

Funso Doherty's statement condemning comments posted by the Lagospedia handle on X about Lagos residents from South Eastern Nigeria.

Joining the People's Democratic Party (PDP): It Is Time

Funso Doherty's statement announcing that he has joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and setting out his reasons.

Possible Nationwide Protests Commencing on August 1, 2024

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Governor to prepare for possible nationwide protests from August 1, 2024, with an emphasis on de-escalation and upholding the right to protest.

Resignation from African Democratic Congress (ADC)

To The State Chairman, African Democratic Congress, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's letter to the ADC Lagos State Chairman resigning his membership of the African Democratic Congress.

The Recent Judgment of the Supreme Court on Matters Relating to Local Government Autonomy

Funso Doherty's statement on the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy, its effect on LGA finances and the responsibility of councils and voters.

Commencement of Investigation into the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Contract

To Rt. Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Speaker on the House of Representatives' resolution to investigate irregularities in the award of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project.

Workers' Day Message to the Hardworking Men and Women of Lagos

Funso Doherty's International Workers' Day statement on the dignity of all work in Lagos, broken trust between Lagosians and their Government, and the part each of us can play.

Commencement of Demolition for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

To Engr. Dave Umahi, Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing

Funso Doherty's letter asking the Minister of Works not to proceed with the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road or begin demolition until an environmental impact assessment is completed and published.

Violation of Public Procurement Act in the Award of N1.06 Trillion Contract for Construction of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road by FMW on Behalf of the FGN

To Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Attorney General to advise the FGN to halt the single-source Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road contract, subject it to competitive bidding and prosecute any offences.

Apparent Violation of the Public Procurement Act in the Award of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project

To Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate; and Rt. Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the National Assembly to investigate the single-source award of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road contract and to halt the project for competitive bidding.

Right-of-Way and Compulsory Acquisition of Property for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

To Dr. Oluyinka Abiodun Olumide, Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter on Lagos State's right-of-way actions for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, asking for consultation, fair compensation and care for affected businesses and residents.

Call for Memoranda on Constitution Review

To Rt. Honorable Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Constitutional Review

Funso Doherty's memorandum to the House Committee on Constitutional Review on derivation, local government autonomy, state police, electoral reform, land, gender, child rights and democratic structure.

Memorandum of Understanding Between FGN and MPH Rail Development (UK) Limited on the Port-Harcourt-Calabar-Enugu-Abuja Standard Gauge Rail Project

To Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate; and Rt. Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the National Assembly to halt and investigate the FGN's MOU with MPH Rail Development on the Port-Harcourt-Calabar-Enugu-Abuja rail PPP and the ICRC's approval of it.

Donation of Fertilizer Valued at More Than N100 Billion by the Central Bank of Nigeria

To Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria

Funso Doherty's open letter questioning the Central Bank of Nigeria's donation of 2.15 million bags of fertilizer valued at over N100 billion to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

Legal Action to Enforce Compliance in the Award and Execution of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Funso Doherty's statement that his lawyers will serve pre-action notices over the award and execution of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, citing the Public Procurement and EIA Acts.

Commissioning of Red Line Rail

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Governor on the commissioning of the Red Line rail, hoping Lagosians' interests are paramount in its operation and urging all to protect the assets.

Request for Investigation into Recent Developments in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM)

To Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru, Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions; Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission; Mr. Lamido Yuguda, Director General, Security and Exchange Commission; and Mr Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria

Funso Doherty's open letter calling on the National Assembly, FCCPC, SEC and CBN to investigate the change in NAFEM rate methodology and banks' foreign currency holdings in early 2024.

Ban on Styrofoam and Single-Use Plastics

To Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter on the Lagos State ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics, asking for clarity on what the wider ban covers and a phased, consulted approach to it.

The Governor's Trip to Grenada

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Governor to clarify how his trip to Grenada was financed.

Comments on the Lagos State 2024 Proposed Budget

To Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's observations on the proposed 2024 Lagos State budget, its revenue estimates, debt profile and the efficiency of government spending.

Irregular and Potentially Illegal Contract Awards by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice

To Mr. Adewuyi Moshood Adewale, The Auditor-General, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's letter asking the Lagos State Auditor-General to undertake an independent special investigation of four Ministry of Justice contract awards totaling N200 million.

Request for Investigation: Case of Possible Criminal Misappropriation of Lagos State Public Funds in the Amount of N200 Million

To Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command

Funso Doherty's letter asking the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to investigate four Ministry of Justice awards totaling N200 million to legal firms to represent Mr Babajide Sanwoolu.

LASG Response to Open Letter on Selected Public Procurements by LASG in the Period April – September 2023

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's letter giving further comments on the Public Procurement Agency's response to his open letter, and suggesting an independent special investigator for four Ministry of Justice awards totaling N200 million.

Selected Public Procurements by LASG in the Period April – September 2023

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Governor to consider reviewing selected LASG procurement awards from April to September 2023, with a commentary on each award.

Certain Operations of the Public Procurement Agency (PPA)

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Governor to review and terminate the arrangement under which the Public Procurement Agency demands an admin fee set as a percentage of the contracts it reviews.

Message to Lagosians on the Proposed Mass Burial of 103 Victims of the EndSARS Related Protests and Violence

Funso Doherty's statement on the planned mass burial of 103 unidentified victims of the EndSARS violence, on rebuilding trust with civil society and what Government did to identify the victims and their families.

Lagos Island Model City Plan, Comments on Draft Final Report

To The Hon Commissioner, Ministry of Physical Planning & Urban Development

Funso Doherty's comments on the draft final report of the Lagos Island Model City Plan, covering consultation, land reclamation, flood protection funding, heritage sites, the Island's community and governance of the project.

Sustainable Transport Initiative Between LASG and Oando Clean Energy

To Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker; through Hon Lukman Olumoh, Chairman, Adhoc Committee on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), Lagos State House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's letter to the Speaker after the Ad hoc Committee meeting on the Oando transport initiative, recording the agencies' representations and asking the Committee to review the MOU and the non-competitive appointment.

A Cautionary Note to Lagosians on Recent Developments Relating to the Central Bank

Funso Doherty's statement on the suspension of the CBN Governor, Lagos State's exposure to foreign currency debt, and the checks and balances he says also failed.

Open Letter on Proposed Public Private Partnership on Sustainable Transport: Invitation to a Meeting

To The Clerk, Lagos State House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's letter to the Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly confirming he will attend the meeting on his open letter on the proposed sustainable transport partnership, at 10am on Monday 26th June.

Your Opening Address at 10th Assembly of Lagos State House of Assembly

To Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly

Funso Doherty's letter to the Speaker on his reported pledge to "protect the interest of indigenes", cautioning that the House must act within Section 42 of the Constitution and represent all residents of Lagos.

Message to Lagosians on the Removal of the Fuel Subsidy

On the root causes of the fuel subsidy issue and the steps Funso Doherty urged Lagos State to take after its removal.

Commencement of N1 Trillion Issuance Programme for Bonds and Other Obligations of Lagos State Government

To His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor, Lagos State

Funso Doherty's open letter to the Governor on the N1 trillion bond issuance programme, Lagos State's rising debt and IGR, and his call for the State to move away from what he calls an extractive model of governance.

LASG Mass Transit Initiative with Oando

To Mr. Ope George, Special Adviser, Office of Public Private Partnerships

Funso Doherty's reply to the PPP Office on the mass transit initiative with Oando, asking for details of the MOU to be made public and for procurement discipline at the framework and proof-of-concept stages.

Proposed Public-Private Partnership on Sustainable Transport

To Mr. Ope George, Special Adviser, Office of Public Private Partnerships

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the PPP Office, the Public Procurement Agency and LAMATA to stay further action on the proposed electric bus partnership with Oando PLC and address the concerns he raised.

Building Collapse in Lagos State

To Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Hon. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lagos State Ministry of Justice

Funso Doherty's open letter asking the Attorney-General to act on building collapses in Lagos, including prosecuting those found culpable and public officers who failed to prosecute in previous instances.

The February 2023 Federal Elections

Funso Doherty's statement on the weekend's federal elections, calling for reported violence to be investigated and naming shortcomings he witnessed, including late arrival of personnel and failure to upload results to IReV.

Staying the Course

Funso Doherty's statement to Lagosians denying media reports that the ADC in Lagos had collapsed its structure in favour of the PDP or that he had stepped down his candidacy.