For years those us that have been discussing development of south east and Nigeria as a whole have been stressing the need for major cities to have their own Mayor who will focus on development of those cities since the state government cannot do it all.

Some people asked what about local governments chairmen? Can’t local government do it?

The answer is No because local government are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

It's commendable.
Does It mean in 2027, if Alex Otti fails to get 25% in the capital city but have the highest number of vote cast in the election, there will be a rerun??
Does the ABA mayor have any constitutional backing?

Jogs1900:
It's commendable.
Does It mean in 2027, if Alex Otti fails to get 25% in the capital city but have the highest number of vote cast in the election, there will be a rerun??
Does the ABA mayor have any constitutional backing?

Currently it’s an appointed position but Abia state can modify their state constitution to accommodate a Mayoral position as an elected office. Then they can structure the revenue sharing formula so that the Mayor can have the resources to administer the city.

As for your initial question, I have no idea how it relates to the topic.

Another means of wasting money that doesn't exist.....and duplication of duties.....


After Enugu state, Abia state is the poorest in the entire southeastern region....yet... He is outgoing himself.....


Abia people, see your governor and stop focusing your wicked focal 3lens on the Lagos State governor always..m.

horsepower102:


Currently it’s an appointed position but Abia state can modify their state constitution to accommodate a Mayoral position as an elected office. Then they can structure the revenue sharing formula so that the Mayor can have the resources to administer the city.

As for your initial question, I have no idea how it relates to the topic.

Since what Alex Otti did is not known to law in Abia state, how will the so call mayor function?

I'm trying to let you know where it may lead to in future if Alex Otti fails to garner 25% votes in Aba

Jogs1900:

Since what Alex Otti did is not known to law in Abia state, how will the so call mayor function?

I'm trying to let you know where it may lead to in future if Alex Otti fails to garner 25% votes in Aba

A Governor in Nigeria has the constitutional power to create any agency or ministry that they deem necessary. Although if he is voted out, the Mayoral position can be dissolved by the new administration.

It’s up to Alex Otti to convince the law makers to make the position constitutional.

It can be done but Alex Otti needs to do the work of making it permanent.

horsepower102:
For years those us that have been discussing development of south east and Nigeria as a whole have been stressing the need for major cities to have their own Mayor who will focus on development of those cities since the state government cannot do it all.

Some people asked what about local governments chairmen? Can’t local government do it?

The answer is No because local government are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

Nice one, Alexander Otti is working.

horsepower102:


A Governor in Nigeria has the constitutional power to create any agency or ministry that they deem necessary. Although if he is voted out, the Mayoral position can be dissolved by the new administration.

It’s up to Alex Otti to convince the law makers to make the position constitutional.

It can be done but Alex Otti needs to do the work of making it permanent.

I don't think so without act of the parliament. How will the mayor generate funds when the local government with constitutional backing is there?If the governor wants the mayor to function, the state assembly needs to be carried along

horsepower102:

Some people asked what about local governments chairmen? Can’t local government do it?

The answer is No because local government are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

What's the logical difference between the functions of a mayor and lG chairman? I know certain cities in the US have mayor and city managers. Go ahead and expand your thoughts so the audience better understands you.

Ps: Here's a chart that shows thr organizational structure of a city in Texas.

Jogs1900:

I don't think so without act of the parliament. How will the mayor generate funds when the local government with constitutional backing is there?If the governor wants the mayor to function, the state assembly needs to be carried along

I agree but I think what he intends to do is to use tax revenue from Aba to fund the position.

I don’t know if you have heard but Otti has reformed the tax collection in Abia state. Everything in now digital. That has already increased revenue tremendously.

horsepower102:
For years those us that have been discussing development of south east and Nigeria as a whole have been stressing the need for major cities to have their own Mayor who will focus on development of those cities since the state government cannot do it all.

Some people asked what about local governments chairmen? Can’t local government do it?

The answer is No because local government are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

What is the definition of Mayor in Nigeria and how does that contrast to other places?

Gajagojo:

What is the definition of Mayor in Nigeria and how does that contrast to other places?

Mayor is a globally recognized position but in general they typically run the cities including waste management, drainage, pot holes, building codes and permits, traffic violations, parks and recreation etc.

They make cities work and function well. It’s only in Nigeria that we have state government doing everything.

What is the administrative function of a mayor?

valentineuwakwe:
What is the administrative function of a mayor?

See my statement above.

Fraud. No be mayor na Mayowa.

Blue3k:


What's the logical difference between the functions of a mayor and lG chairman? I know certain cities in the US have mayor and city managers. Go ahead and expand your thoughts so the audience better understands you.

Ps: Here's a chart that shows thr organizational structure of a city in Texas.

In the case of America in comparison to Nigeria

Think of local governments chairpersons as head of counties while Mayors as head of cities.

A county may have multiple cities in it but each of those cities have their own mayors running the affairs.

In the case of Nigeria, without disrupting the current system, the mayor will be under the LGA but their main focus is to manage the daily affairs of the city and make sure things are done properly.

horsepower102:


Mayor is a globally recognized position but in general they typically run the cities including waste management, drainage, pot holes, building codes and permits, traffic violations, parks and recreation etc.

They make cities work and function well. It’s only in Nigeria that we have state government doing everything.

No it is not globally recognised
It must have a constitutional basis
You are making a baseless assumption

There are executive mayors and ceremonial mayors

In the first republic in Nigeria mayor was the same thing as Local government chairman who was elected as a councillor and chosen as chairman by other councillors

In London there is a directly elected mayor with executive powers so it is not the same around the world
That is false

There is nothing like that in the Nigerian constitution
So it can only be ceremonial or a glorified commissioner

horsepower102:


In the case of America in comparison to Nigeria

Think of local governments chairpersons as head of counties while Mayors as head of cities.

A county may have multiple cities in it but each of those cities have their own mayors running the affairs.

In the case of Nigeria, without disrupting the current system, the mayor will be under the LGA but their main focus is to manage the daily affairs of the city and make sure things are done properly.

Understood thanks for the explanation. I'm always for more devolution of functions. I hope this works well.

Jogs1900:
It's commendable.
Does It mean in 2027, if Alex Otti fails to get 25% in the capital city but have the highest number of vote cast in the election, there will be a rerun??
Does the ABA mayor have any constitutional backing?

The law you are quoting does not apply to state election

horsepower102:


In the case of America in comparison to Nigeria

Think of local governments chairpersons as head of counties while Mayors as head of cities.

A county may have multiple cities in it but each of those cities have their own mayors running the affairs.

In the case of Nigeria, without disrupting the current system, the mayor will be under the LGA but their main focus is to manage the daily affairs of the city and make sure things are done properly.

There is no constitutional provision for a mayor in Nigeria especially an appointee of the Governor and so we have to wait to see what powers are exercised e.g are they the powers of a commissioner?
Any attempt to join up the administration of several LGAs under one person under the guise of "CITY" likely will be contested

Gajagojo:

No it is not globally recognised
It must have a constitutional basis
You are making a baseless assumption

There are executive mayors and ceremonial mayors

In the first republic in Nigeria mayor was the same thing as Local government chairman who was elected as a councillor and chosen as chairman by other councillors

In London there is a directly elected mayor with executive powers so it is not the same around the world
That is false

There is nothing like that in the Nigerian constitution
So it can only be ceremonial or a glorified commissioner

I think some of you are more interested in disagreeing with me than understanding the core of my points. I think you are being disingenuous when you say a Mayoral position is not globally recognized.
Yes definitely various developed or even developing countries may call it different things.
Yes some mayoral position may be ceremonial.

But at core most mayors are ELECTED or APPOINTED to run a city.

horsepower102:
Governor Alex Otti Of Abia State has announced the appointment of Industrialist, Ide John Udeagbala as the Mayor Of Aba City.



https://independent.ng/otti-appoints-anambra-billionaire-ide-john-udeagbala-mayor-of-aba-city/

It has been debunked.

horsepower102:


I think some of you are more interested in disagreeing with me than understanding the core of my points. I think you are being disingenuous when you say a Mayoral position is not globally recognized.
Yes definitely various developed or even developing countries may call it different things.
Yes some mayoral position may be ceremonial.

But at core most mayors are ELECTED or APPOINTED to run a city.

Mayors are elected or appointed based on a constitution that defines scope and powers
Where such provision does not exist to say it is globally recognised is what is disingenuous

A governor cannot just wake up and say you are now the Odogwu of Aba


London has not always had an executive mayor.
That started less than 30 years ago

AFTER ENABLING LEGISLATION WWW PASSED THE GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY ACT

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/29/contents

So don't come here to think you are talking to ignoramuses

There are other UK cities with Lord Mayor positions. They are ceremonial

The governor does not have the authority in Nigeria to appoint an executive mayor

Stop misrepresenting reality
There is nothing like globally recognised mayor.
Just like there is nothing like globally recognised Minister. It varies from place to place

The. NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION does not provide for a mayor

Ceremonial Mayors do not run cities

You cannot exercise powers not anticipated by the constitution

Nnamdi Azikiwe was President
Very different
From President Jonathan
So can you say there is globally recognised president?

horsepower102:


A Governor in Nigeria has the constitutional power to create any agency or ministry that they deem necessary. Although if he is voted out, the Mayoral position can be dissolved by the new administration.

It’s up to Alex Otti to convince the law makers to make the position constitutional.

It can be done but Alex Otti needs to do the work of making it permanent.

By your submission here. That post is already a shit cage. If consequent governor can obliterate it, it is a waste of fund, energy and resources

horsepower102:


I agree but I think what he intends to do is to use tax revenue from Aba to fund the position.

I don’t know if you have heard but Otti has reformed the tax collection in Abia state. Everything is now digital. That has already increased revenue tremendously.

Well, it means that with his tax reform, he can fund the office effectively...Anyway, he is the one on the seat and I believe he knows what he's doing.

horsepower102:


A Governor in Nigeria has the constitutional power to create any agency or ministry that they deem necessary. Although if he is voted out, the Mayoral position can be dissolved by the new administration.

It’s up to Alex Otti to convince the law makers to make the position constitutional.

It can be done but Alex Otti needs to do the work of making it permanent.

Not. ANY. agency

That is not true
Governors have no such powers

E.g. LASTMA, LAWMA, etc were created by legislation not the Governor
Mayor is neither a ministry not an agency
It is an unconstitutional innovation

horsepower102:
For years those us that have been discussing development of south east and Nigeria as a whole have been stressing the need for major cities to have their own Mayor who will focus on development of those cities since the state government cannot do it all.

Some people asked what about local governments chairmen? Can’t local government do it?

The answer is No because local government are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

Oga, you're not correct. Yenagoa has a Mayor and the office has been existing for a while. For those that know Yenagoa very well, the Mayor's office is located just before the entrance of the Government House.

Abia State is not the first.

Gajagojo:


Not. ANY. agency

That is not true
Governors have no such powers

E.g. LASTMA, LAWMA, etc were created by legislation not the Governor
Mayor is neither a ministry not an agency
It is an unconstitutional innovation

I don't know what exactly your problem is but I'm pretty sure you have one, Abia Govt. Can make provisions for a mayor if they want, they can call it whatever they want, and in this case they chose "mayor"

horsepower102:


Currently it’s an appointed position but Abia state can modify their state constitution to accommodate a Mayoral position as an elected office. Then they can structure the revenue sharing formula so that the Mayor can have the resources to administer the city.

As for your initial question, I have no idea how it relates to the topic.

State constitution in Nigeria. This ignorance is too loud please.

Greatkenny2:

I don't know what exactly your problem is but I'm pretty sure you have one, Abia Govt. Can make provisions for a mayor if they want, they can call it whatever they want, and in this case they chose "mayor"

I have a problem with disinformation and lies

Deal with facts to back up your claim and stop the diversionary ad hominem

The governor is not Abia government
They are different things
To have a mayor with executive powers they must enact legislation that complies with the constitution

Gajagojo:

I have a problem with disinformation and lies

Deal with facts to back up your claim and stop the diversionary ad hominem

The governor is not Abia government
They are different things
To have a mayor with executive powers they must enact legislation that complies with the constitution

You're one funny dude... If the governor wants a mayor in Aba city, better believe legislation wouldn't have a problem with that.