₦airaland Forum

Blazebond:
We are watching naively while the F.G tries to take more powers away from the second tier of government for themselves,we are being blinded by stupidity because they ( F.G) know we are stupid.

But this is what the public asked for from the FG, why are you now sounding like you haven't been following the events from the beginning? Na wa o!

Killerofpigs:
Most TINUBU supporters are illiterates. This political dispensation exposed Yoruba literacy level as extremely poor and shallow

Years to come your intelligentsia in Igbo land won't still compete with a layman in southwest that's fact


Yoruba have always humble humble and humble your ancestors in a educational discourse


You incalculative people that only know how to cry of marginalization, victimization feels you've anything upstairs

Anguldi:
The still have their roles, a good number of infrastructural development. Governors ain't happy because they've been starved of funds

No one starved them of them, they are still receiving their own allocations from the FG, some are even receiving 13% derivation. They are just being greedy with LG allocations without anything to show for it

Kobojunkie:
1. Is it better than to have one corrupt person and party holding the entire nation to ransom at pretty much all 3-tiers of the Government? Last I checked, the FG has been accused of doing the same using INEC for, almost all 25 years of this democracy. So, I don't see how it makes sense to now hand LG elections directly into the hands of the same FG.

2. Yes, every state in Nigeria is meant to have a SIEC commission. That oversees state-level elections similarly to INEC at the national level .

SIECs are jokes. They are starved of fund by the govs, hence always conducting eyesore elections. If people still criticise INEC for lapses despite robust funding and regular conduct of elections, imagine what SIECs usually look like on election days. FG has nothing to ask from local government, this is better. At least, we're trying something new and different. You can't keep doing the same thing all the time and expect different results

The governors will ensure emilakon did not return in 2027..
Wike is leading him to distruction..
Wike is a pdp agent...

iLoveYouToo:
The #1 cause of underdevelopment in Nigeria is the governors, it surprises me how anyone would want to support them.

They have been stealing LG funds since 1999. Some have consistently refused to conduct elections, accusing them of not knowing what to do with funds, yet turning around to loot those funds.

In 12 years governorship would be scrapped, they should getat


It’s better to empower 774 people than 36


Now the anti-graft agencies need to step their game up, daz all

It is better to ignore some fools who are only bitter because this administration are doing what will bring progress to the country. Still wondering too how a rational being will support these hopelessly corrupt governors.

I have always been saying it on Nairaland for the past two years that if Nigeria must process, state governments need to go or eradicated. Despite getting significant amount of money from proceed of fuel subsidy removal, these governors did absolutely nothing to cushion the effects on people living in their states. All the palliatives and social programs channel through them by Federal government are always embezzled or manage poorly. Infact this state government is a liability and curse to both humans and capital development in Nigeria.

Nigeria is not going anywhere, until we revert back to regionalism or just Federal government and 774 local governments.

Kobojunkie:
Both options are terrible. Nigerians would rather have a system where the Governors are punished for usurping power and control, along with embezzling public funds. These are acts that violate the very Constitution. So, simply brushing that under the carpet to instead push power into the hands of FG creating a bigger power imbalance in the federation goes against democracy — it is illegal since the Constitution would need to be tampered with to make that happen.

Constitutions are always being tampered with all over the world. That's why the Americans have the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Amendments in their constitution.

BERNIMOORE:
Wike 3: Fubara 1

this has nothing to do with wike if
you don't have work go and look for one. The bill is all about what all Nigerians were demanding for over the years. This is one of the beat bills loved .

BERNIMOORE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoyPFziL3ww

The National AssemblyMoves Bill To Grant INEC Authority To Conduct LG Election and rather than state electoral bodies at the plenary.

This move follows a recent Supreme Court ruling granting autonomy to local government areas, prompted by a federal government lawsuit.

My prayer is for INEC to conduct all the LG election fresh AMD sack all the one conducted by governor . The reason is Because. Governors are the one who selected all the chairman and put them their . So the supreme court judgement will not be fully effective is they still remain as the LG chairmen .

membranus:
∆ Constitutions are always being tampered with all over the world. That's why the Americans have the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Amendments in their constitution.

In over 400 years, the Constitution of the United States has only been tampered with about 27 times. How many times has your government in Nigeria tampered with your Constitution? And how come each of those every times, the Nigerian people have been left with an even shorter end of the stick?!

The Constitution is supposed to be the backbone of the democracy. If it is tampered with and the result of that tampering has been even great levels of corruption which is what exist today, does that not signal a failure in the system that may require a complete overhauling or repeal of all changes made to it?

MyMouth:
So it's not even a constitutional thing?

If it isn't, then it can't be done. It does not necessarily need to be in the constitution for it to be done. All that is required is a bill passed into law granting states the powers to conduct LG elections. And there is a law to that effect

DMerciful:
Hope you know this is reinforcing the unitary system?

If Nigeria never wanted a unitary system, there's no way Ironsi's decree 14 would have survived because he was killed 40 days after promulgating that decree

This has nothing to do with the Ironsi's draconian decree. But to curb the excessive abuse of power by state governors.
Are you now accepting the fact that Ironsi truly abolished the regional system government with the introduction of unitary system?

MyMouth:
So it's not even a constitutional thing?

You can look up section 197 of the constitution. It is in the constitution

AcuraZDX:
The way you guys rant ehh.

So if Fubara conducts election tomorrow and his camp clears it all, INEC will sack the LGA chairmen ?

The election process may be challenged in court, and we all know by the time it get to appeal or supreme what will happen. The election will be nullified and by that time, the Bill will be in place for INEC to step in.

You see enh? There is not shortcut nor victory in sight for Fubara

Ebigwei007:
Its finish already, nw the fed can nw becum lord of all, they will control the LGA's directly, leavinging the governors helpless

Let the governors be helpless, they are disgrace to democracy.
Very heartless and reckless greedy undemocratic devils.
They shot themselves on the foot, and betrayed democracy.

seanfer:
INEC has been the one conducting LGA elections until OBJ led govt use the LGA election to conpensate PDP Governors for supporting his second term ticket in 2003.

Section 197 of the constitution provides for states thru SIEC to conduct local government elections. So am not sure it is an Obasanjo thing

lexy2014:
Section 197 of the constitution provides for states thru SIEC to conduct local government elections. So am not sure it is an Obasanjo thing

The constitution was ammended by OBJ led FG.
In 1998 INEC Conducted the LGA elections in all the 774 LGA on December 5 1998.
You can read more about this online.

seanfer:
The constitution was ammended by OBJ led FG.
In 1998 INEC Conducted the LGA elections in all the 774 LGA on December 5 1998.
You can read more about this online.

In 1998, had the 1999 constitution come into existence and into effect?

Was there a constitution governing Nigeria in 1998?

Who was the head of state in 1998?

Owontime:
Yes the INEC that made Peter Obi and his IPOB fools useless.

LOL... That's SAVAGE BRO!!!

Kobojunkie:
1. See how easily that rolls off your mind there. Do you know that in over 400 years of the existence of the United States, there have been only 27 constitutional amendments? But do you know how many times, in the last 25 years alone, Nigerians have tampered with their Constitution? Do you know who has benefitted the most each time the Constitution has been tampered with under the guise of amendments and do you know those who have suffered the most? I can tell you that the politicians have benefitted the most each time, and the spread of corruption to brought to check at all with any of them.

2. Tinubu, the same man who has been wasting vast resources with literally nothing to show for it all still is the one you intend to have put the Governors in their place? Which kain cool-aid be this all of una dey drink abeg... na very toxic stuff o!

Because United States' constitution is a people's constitution. Their constitution reads..."we the people"

Nigerian constitution was given by military with the purpose to serve the North interest, hence it cannot pass the test of time.

US don't need much amendment cos they have a near perfect constitution. Nigeria operates a flawed constitution, hence we must continue to amend until we are ready to change the full constitution itself

ponishah:
Let the governors be helpless, they are disgrace to democracy.
Very heartless and reckless greedy undemocratic devils.
They shot themselves on the foot, and betrayed democracy.

i agree with you

Fiscus105:
Still far better than, state lord over local govts.


Ur love for Obifraud would blindfold you to the extent that, you will throw baby with water.

so with what you just said nw, the role of a governor is nt important?

Kilometres:
Because United States' constitution is a people's constitution. Their constitution reads..."we the people"

Nigerian constitution was given by military with the purpose to serve the North interest, hence it cannot pass the test of time.

US don't need much amendment cos they have a near perfect constitution. Nigeria operates a flawed constitution, hence we must continue to amend until we are ready to change the full constitution itself

Is it by "We the people..." that a constitution is deemed a people's constitution?

If that is your criteria, then the 1999 constitution is a people's constitution. Because just like the US constitutions preamble says "We the people", so does ours.

This means you are not even familiar with the contents of Nigerias constitution.

How is the 1999 constitution meant to serve the interest of the north?

How is the US constitution near perfect?

How is Nigerias constitution flawed?

The amendments that have been made on the Nigerian constitution so far, how many have been for the benefit of Nigerians and not politicians?

Is it the constitution that is d problem or the practitioners of the constitution?

Tinubu trying to buy votes against his second term by having LG Chairmen answerable to him directly.

The worst is yet to come, this government is clueless.

Hunger everywhere like never before

yemre:
Is it not better...or you prefer the way governors trample on LGs and dictate how elections are conducted.

They even decide which LG develops and which one doesn't!

the only way it will be better, is when the fed. Govt. Itself shouldnt be involve with the LGA

Kobojunkie:
1. See how easily that rolls off your mind there. Do you know that in over 400 years of the existence of the United States, there have been only 27 constitutional amendments? But do you know how many times, in the last 25 years alone, Nigerians have tampered with their Constitution? Do you know who has benefitted the most each time the Constitution has been tampered with under the guise of amendments and do you know those who have suffered the most? I can tell you that the politicians have benefitted the most each time, and the spread of corruption to brought to check at all with any of them.

2. Tinubu, the same man who has been wasting vast resources with literally nothing to show for it all still is the one you intend to have put the Governors in their place? Which kain cool-aid be this all of una dey drink abeg... na very toxic stuff o!

Perfectly said

[quote author=lexy2014 post=131014064]In 1998, had the 1999 constitution come into existence and into effect?

Was there a constitution governing Nigeria in 1998?

Will you say the Governors conducting the LGA election has don the country more good than when INEC was conducting it for decades?

Kobojunkie:
Does it occur to you that the reason why elections are shoddy at the State level has to do with the fact that INEC, the superior commission to the State commission, has a track record that leaves a lot to be questioned and so cannot even be called on to ensure elections at the state level are done to the book?

Does it occur to you that INEC with "a track record" conducted the election that opposition party have won as Governors even the election that gave your saviour Obi second term?

Does is it also occur to you that Obi conducted LG election when he was about leaving the seat of Governor and no opposition won in any LGA?

DonroxyII:
The Governors are Growing More Wings Than Necessary Which Could Truncate The Life of Nigeria.... Infact, Federal Government is Helpless Other than Control of Security Aparatus ....

Nigeria is not Yet Matured for Either Confederacy or Regionalism......

We have to get Churned The More & Fvcked One Another Very Well to become All One ....

Until Then, We Can't Afford A Weak Federal Government since Most State Governor Are As Greedy as Greed Itself!

The Nigerian Governor's Forum is Already Becoming a Pseudo Federal Government Itself ... The Voice of 36states Governors is becoming more Powerful Than The Voice of Federal Government...

Clip them!

then they should scrap the funtion of the governors since the LGAs will be free to do what they want.

Kilometres:
∆ Because United States' constitution is a people's constitution. Their constitution reads..."we the people"
Nigerian constitution was given by military with the purpose to serve the North interest, hence it cannot pass the test of time.
∆ US don't need much amendment cos they have a near perfect constitution. Nigeria operates a flawed constitution, hence we must continue to amend until we are ready to change the full constitution itself

1. So,because the Nigerian Constitution was handed not by the people but by the military, this is justification for the many tampering of the document, amendments that have only served to strip the people of their rights and powers?

2. But, the 1998 Nigerian Constitution closely mirrors the Constitution --- without the many amendments since then --- closely mirror the Constitution of the United States.

Kobojunkie:
1. So,because the Nigerian Constitution was handed not by the people but by the military, this is justification for the many tampering of the document, amendments that have only served to strip the people of their rights and powers?

2. But, the 1998 Nigerian Constitution closely mirrors the Constitution --- without the many amendments since then --- closely mirror the Constitution of the United States.

It's hopeless arguing with you lot

Laple0541:
If that will improve the country from local government’s perspective, so be it. The local governments have been helpless and useless under the governors. Hitherto, local governments used to engage in local road constructions and similar activities, but now they are as useless as ‘ay’ in okay.

then they should scrap 1, either the LGA or the governors?