On May 4 this year, the Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu lambasted the 18 local government chairmen in the state over their internally generated revenue (IGR). At a meeting with
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Oluseun Abimbola (SAN), the former Oyo state attorney-general, says local governments may never be truly independent in Nigeria. The former attorney general and commissioner for justice in Oyo state made
Simon Lalong, governor of Plateau state, says state governors are in support of autonomy for the legislative and judiciary arms of government. There has been a debate on the need
Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, says the national assembly alone cannot decide full autonomy for local governments. Speaking during a leadership capacity training for councillors in Delta
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says governors who are stealing funds meant for local governments through joint account are the enemies