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PDP Denounces FG’s Local Government Autonomy Proposal, Calls For State Engagement
PDP Denounces FG’s Local Government Autonomy Proposal, Calls For State Engagement....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants greater autonomy to local government councils across Nigeria. The PDP argues that this decision, which limits the control state governors have over funds allocated to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), could introduce unnecessary bureaucracy and complications……. CONTINUE READING
The Supreme Court’s judgment mandates that local governments, if democratically elected, must manage their finances independently. In response, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde criticized the federal government for overstepping its bounds and creating a constitutional gap that may lead to various challenges at the local level. He warned that such judicial decisions could have negative repercussions for the people, comparing the situation to “the grass suffering when two elephants fight.”
During a press conference at the PDP headquarters, National Publicity Secretary Hon. Debo Ologunagba echoed Governor Makinde’s concerns. He argued that local government reforms should be collaboratively developed with state governors rather than imposed unilaterally by the federal government. Ologunagba emphasized that governors, not the federal government, are directly responsible for addressing local issues and should be involved in any reforms affecting local governance.
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