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President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the constitutional rights of local governments, emphasizing its critical role in advancing effective governance at the grassroots level.

In a statement released on Thursday, Tinubu highlighted the importance of the judgment, describing it as a reaffirmation of the Constitution.

The statement was signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

He noted that ineffective local government administration has been a significant obstacle to national progress, with governance at the grassroots level nearly non-existent.

“The Renewed Hope Agenda is about the people of this country, at all levels, irrespective of faith, tribe, gender, political affiliation, or any other artificial line they say exists between us.

“This country belongs to all of us. By virtue of this judgment, our people – especially the poor – will be able to hold their local leaders to account for their actions and inactions. What is sent to local government accounts will be known, and services must now be provided without excuses,” Tinubu said

He emphasised that the onus is now on local council leaders to deliver people-oriented services, ensuring that Nigerians at the grassroots feel the impact of governance.

He also expressed confidence that the judgment would allow local officials elected by the people to control local resources transparently and effectively.


“My administration instituted this suit because of our unwavering belief that our people must have relief and today’s judgment will ensure that it will be only those local officials elected by the people that will control the resources of the people,

“This judgment stands as a resounding affirmation that we can use legitimate means of redress to restructure our country and restructure our economy to make Nigeria a better place to live in and a fairer society for all of our people,” the President stated

Tinubu pointed out that the provision of essential amenities and public goods has been hampered due to the weakening of local governments.

He commended the Supreme Court for upholding the constitutional rights of local governments, particularly regarding financial autonomy.

He further described the decision as historic and a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s federal structure for national development.

Tinubu also praised the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), for his diligent and patriotic efforts in this critical legal battle.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting the principles of governance and ensuring a performance-driven system that benefits every Nigerian.


https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-supreme-court-judgment-affirming-lg-autonomy/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Hailing a judgement he won’t obey!

Same Tinubu will back track when politicking comes in.

Those satanic governors will threaten him with the second term reelection

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This is commendable
However, without INEC conducting the election, the Governors will still have upper hands over the LG chairmen as they will be handpicked by them and may even go as far making them to swear an oath before endorsement

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Thank you Mr. President.

Praxis758:
Hailing a judgement he won’t obey!

Same Tinubu will back track when politicking comes in.

Those satanic governors will threaten him with the second term reelection

You obviously don’t know Bola Tinubu. That guy’s strong head pass zuma rock. He will start the implementation starting this month. The Tinubu you see looks like someone that gives a fvck about state governors?

He now has the backing of 774 local government chairmen who are no longer attached to the governors. Those chairmen will do everything to ensure the president is re-elected because that’s the only way to ensure this decision is not reversed.

Jubilations everywhere immediately after the court judgement

ALTERNATEID:
You obviously don’t know Bola Tinubu. That guys strong head pass zuma rock. He will start the implementation starting this month. The Tinubu you see looks like someone that gives a fvck about state governors?

He now has the backing of 774 local government chairmen who are no longer attached to the governors. Those chairmen will do everything to ensure the president is re-elected because that’s the only way to ensure this decision is not reversed.

Yes, you are right. We saw that when he quickly created the Ministry of Livestock in less than a month after killer herdsmen asked for it 😂

Masterstroke. Could Peter Obi have done this ? No. That was why I voted for an experienced politician like Tinubu. Obi is still a learner !

God bless President Tinubu for this. Let us go further to make INEC conduct LGA elections to ensure the independence of the LGAs from the Governors

ALTERNATEID:
You obviously don’t know Bola Tinubu. That guy’s strong head pass zuma rock. He will start the implementation starting this month. The Tinubu you see looks like someone that gives a fvck about state governors?

He now has the backing of 774 local government chairmen who are no longer attached to the governors. Those chairmen will do everything to ensure the president is re-elected because that’s the only way to ensure this decision is not reversed.

Let’s wait and see if he will abide by this judgement.

Supreme Court Fraud that has been captured?

There's no Supreme Court!

Paraman:
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the constitutional rights of local governments, emphasizing its critical role in advancing effective governance at the grassroots level.

In a statement released on Thursday, Tinubu highlighted the importance of the judgment, describing it as a reaffirmation of the Constitution.

The statement was signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

He noted that ineffective local government administration has been a significant obstacle to national progress, with governance at the grassroots level nearly non-existent.

“The Renewed Hope Agenda is about the people of this country, at all levels, irrespective of faith, tribe, gender, political affiliation, or any other artificial line they say exists between us.

“This country belongs to all of us. By virtue of this judgment, our people – especially the poor – will be able to hold their local leaders to account for their actions and inactions. What is sent to local government accounts will be known, and services must now be provided without excuses,” Tinubu said

He emphasised that the onus is now on local council leaders to deliver people-oriented services, ensuring that Nigerians at the grassroots feel the impact of governance.

He also expressed confidence that the judgment would allow local officials elected by the people to control local resources transparently and effectively.


“My administration instituted this suit because of our unwavering belief that our people must have relief and today’s judgment will ensure that it will be only those local officials elected by the people that will control the resources of the people,

“This judgment stands as a resounding affirmation that we can use legitimate means of redress to restructure our country and restructure our economy to make Nigeria a better place to live in and a fairer society for all of our people,” the President stated

Tinubu pointed out that the provision of essential amenities and public goods has been hampered due to the weakening of local governments.

He commended the Supreme Court for upholding the constitutional rights of local governments, particularly regarding financial autonomy.

He further described the decision as historic and a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s federal structure for national development.

Tinubu also praised the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), for his diligent and patriotic efforts in this critical legal battle.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting the principles of governance and ensuring a performance-driven system that benefits every Nigerian.


https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-supreme-court-judgment-affirming-lg-autonomy/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

You think the local govt chairmen will use the money for the masses? Currently we have 21 states with caretaker chairmen, will their allocation be withheld?

ALTERNATEID:
You obviously don’t know Bola Tinubu. That guy’s strong head pass zuma rock. He will start the implementation starting this month. The Tinubu you see looks like someone that gives a fvck about state governors?

He now has the backing of 774 local government chairmen who are no longer attached to the governors. Those chairmen will do everything to ensure the president is re-elected because that’s the only way to ensure this decision is not reversed.

DMerciful:
You think the local govt chairmen will use the money for the masses? Currently we have 21 states with caretaker chairmen, will their allocation be withheld?

Are the governors using the LGA funds they are stealing for the masses?

So whats the point of your celebration?

ALTERNATEID:
Are the governors using the LGA funds they are stealing for the masses?

DMerciful:
So whats the point of your celebration?

The fact that you are angry and pained.

I laugh at your ignorance

ALTERNATEID:
The fact that you are angry.

Eteka1:
God bless President Tinubu for this. Let us go further to make INEC conduct LGA elections to ensure the independence of the LGAs from the Governors

Exactly!

DMerciful:
I laugh at your ignorance

I laugh at your bitterness and pain 🤣🤣🤣

Oya run along, go and look for a play mate

ALTERNATEID:
I laugh at your bitterness and pain 🤣🤣🤣

DMerciful:
Oya run along, go and look for a play mate

Messing around with your bitterness is enough play dude.

What this has shown me is that majority of those who make comments on this platform don't even understand what the democracy the country claims to practice is all about. The constitution is supreme. More supreme than the supreme court. The supreme Court is not given powers to change what is in the constitution.
If you support an aberration because it suits your fancy, don't complain when such is repeated to your detriment.
The constitution details ways of ensuring financial autonomy not only for LGs but even legislature and judiciary through the NASS
The constitution itself is not unchangeable. The means of altering it is clearly spelt out. This charade will still not ensure any autonomy. But time shall tell. This is not the first time Nigerians allowed themselves to be used as tools of selfish interest of politicians.

To me I think this is the best decision tinubu has taken so far since he became the president. I remember how lawan clearly tossed it in the bin when he was approached. I'm astonished to see this call come to reality kudos to him. I think tinubu should re-trace his step and start from the beginning to fix certain issues he missed out. There's nothing wrong in taking people's idea.

Why not conduct elections for Local Governments

Ojuntana:
What this has shown me is that majority of those who make comments on this platform don't even understand what the democracy the country claims to practice is all about. The constitution is supreme. More supreme than the supreme court. The supreme Court is not given powers to change what is in the constitution.
If you support an aberration because it suits your fancy, don't complain when such is repeated to your detriment.
The constitution details ways of ensuring financial autonomy not only for LGs but even legislature and judiciary through the NASS
The constitution itself is not unchangeable. The means of altering it is clearly spelt out. This charade will still not ensure any autonomy. But time shall tell. This is not the first time Nigerians allowed themselves to be used as tools of selfish interest of politicians.

The supreme court can still introduce a nuisance into the interpretation of the constitution that will allow FG not to pay directly to LGA if it so desires. E be like say, you do not know the power wielded by Supreme Court.