Governors Plan Meeting To Address Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy

Governors Plan Meeting To Address Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy

State governors are set to convene next week to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on Local Government Autonomy, announced by AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State. The Supreme Court decision mandates that federal allocations for local government councils be paid directly into their individual accounts, moving away from the joint accounts typically operated by states and local governments across Nigeria……. CONTINUE READING

Justice Emmanuel Agim, leading a seven-member panel, clarified that local government allocations must now be deposited into separate accounts for each local government. Governor AbdulRahman welcomed the ruling, describing it as a significant relief for governors burdened with the financial responsibilities of rescuing Local Government Areas.

Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, AbdulRahman highlighted plans for state governors to meet next week to deliberate on the Supreme Court’s decision and formulate a collective response. He emphasized the importance of understanding the challenges faced by governors in supporting local governments financially, noting that compliance with the ruling is essential.

AbdulRahman assured that Kwara State has always respected local government funds and will continue to do so, stressing that the ruling necessitates local governments taking charge of their affairs, particularly in managing salaries and traditional leader remunerations. The NGF Chairman reiterated the Forum’s commitment to studying the court order carefully and reaching a comprehensive resolution on the matter during their upcoming meeting.