Oyo Council Chairmen Withdraw From ALGON Following Supreme Court Ruling

Oyo Council Chairmen Withdraw From ALGON Following Supreme Court Ruling....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The 33 council chairmen in Oyo State have exited the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) following the Supreme Court’s decision to grant fiscal autonomy to local governments nationwide……. CONTINUE READING 

In a joint statement, the chairmen expressed their support for Governor Seyi Makinde, commending his leadership and achievements since he took office. Oyo ALGON’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Akintayo, framed the chairmen’s withdrawal as a gesture of solidarity with the governor’s stance on local government autonomy as determined by the Supreme Court.

Governor Makinde, after the ruling, held a meeting with stakeholders to form committees to review the implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment. He emphasized the need for proactive discussion and home-grown solutions to address potential gaps between the court’s decision and the Federal Constitution.

“The law must be upheld, but we also need to find solutions that ensure transparency and protect our people’s interests. When there’s a conflict, we must seek fair resolutions that prevent collateral damage,” the governor remarked.

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