NULGE decries move by state governors to frustrate local government autonomy

Details: Written by Abdullateef Abubakar Jos

Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel said the public hearing conducted by the National Assembly on the 1999 Constitution amendment exposed efforts of the Governors to frustrate accomplishment of local government autonomy in the constitution.

He said there cannot be any meaningful development at grassroots with the local government councils been subservient to the state governments financially.

The NULGE National President urged the National Assembly not to allow the State governors to arm twist them to go against the wish of the people.

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