Adamu Garba Sparks Debate: ‘Give Local Governments To Traditional Rulers Nigerians React

Former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has called for the abolition of Nigeria’s local government system, describing it as ineffective and merely a “money-sharing, paper-only” tier of government.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post on his handle on Sunday, Garba alleged that local governments had been reduced to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for state governors, lacking true independence despite the Supreme Court’s ruling on autonomy.

“One of the most inefficient, ineffective back pockets of some state governors is the local government councils. Local governments take their legislation from state assemblies, and you know what that means. Autonomy or not, LGs remain ATMs of some governors,” he wrote.

He further argued that Nigeria’s three-tier system of government was not only unique but also impractical compared to other countries.

“In reality, there is no country on earth that operates a third tier of government except Nigeria. Since it has proven unworkable, why not scrap it?” Garba asked.

Transfer Powers to Traditional Rulers
Garba proposed that authority at the grassroots level be transferred to traditional rulers, who, he maintained, were better positioned to manage local governance in line with cultural values.

“Instead of struggling to get constitutional authority for our traditional rulers, local government councils should simply be handed over to them, allowing them to run affairs according to the local culture and traditions of their people,” he suggested.