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Festus Okoye: No Nigerian Government Sector Enjoys Absolute Autonomy
Festus Okoye: No Nigerian Government Sector Enjoys Absolute Autonomy....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Festus Okoye, a former National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that no branch of government in Nigeria can claim complete autonomy. He made these comments in a recent discussion with journalists, addressing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Local Government Autonomy…….. CONTINUE READING
The Supreme Court had affirmed the right of local governments to receive funds directly from the federal account, granting them significant independence under the revised 1999 Constitution. The court ruled that it is unlawful for state governors to withhold or divert funds intended for local governments.
Despite this, Okoye argued that within the framework of Nigerian federalism, no branch or arm of government can achieve absolute autonomy. He emphasized that the 1999 Constitution mandates cooperation and interdependence among government bodies.
Okoye highlighted that all government levels must adhere to a constitutional framework that ensures checks and balances. He pointed out that the Constitution’s Chapter II outlines duties for all government organs to observe and apply its provisions.
He added that while the Constitution designates specific powers to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including legislative, executive, and judicial powers, the concept of absolute autonomy is not recognized. For instance, the conduct of governorship and state assembly elections is managed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, not left solely to the states.
Okoye concluded that although local government administration ideally falls under state governments, the Nigerian people and Constitution ensure that states do not have complete control over local governments and their finances.
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