The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed concern over Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo’s moves to bypass a Supreme Court ruling that grants financial autonomy to local governments....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
NULGE warned it may seek legal action if Soludo introduces bills to undermine this ruling.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Anambra State House of Assembly recently passed the Local Government Administration Bill 2024, which critics claim aims to compel local council chairmen to remit federal funds to the state, effectively undermining their financial independence. In response, Governor Soludo defended the bill, stating it does not violate the Supreme Court’s judgment.
The Senate has supported the Supreme Court ruling and urged compliance across all levels of government.
Civil society groups condemned Soludo’s actions as contempt of court and called for stronger federal measures to protect local government autonomy.
Various state officials from NULGE indicated no similar moves were being made in their states.
The Attorney General has filed a lawsuit to challenge state governors’ control over local government funds, emphasizing the constitutional mandate for elected local governments.
Experts and civil society leaders urged governors to respect the Supreme Court’s authority, warning that disregarding the ruling could lead to legal consequences and undermine democratic governance.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
