Perspectives On Local Council Conversations, By Rafiu Ajakaye

“The judgment of the Supreme Court on local government autonomy wasn’t unanimous, just as Nigerians, political or apolitical, are split on the sustainability of the verdict…As a few states count days to local government elections, here are my views on the implications of the verdict from the apex court.”   One of the most difficult conversations to have these days is around our local government councils and grassroots development. This is made more complicated by the split judgment of the Supreme Court that says federal allocations should now go straight…

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