Nigerian Senate holds emergency session to address Supreme Court's financial autonomy ruling for 774 local councils.

The Nigerian Senate held an emergency session to address concerns regarding the implementation of financial autonomy for 774 local government councils, as mandated by a Supreme Court ruling in August. Senator Tony Nwoye warned that state governments might bypass this ruling through counter-laws. Senate President Godswill Akpabio suggested constitutional amendments are needed for compliance. The Anambra State Governor's new bill requiring local councils to share federal funds has sparked further controversy.

October 09, 2024
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