The senate has asked state governments to comply with a supreme court verdict granting financial autonomy to local governments in the country.
The upper legislative chamber also resolved to ensure that there are alterations to the relevant portions of the constitution to ensure that LGs have financial autonomy.
While moving his motion, Nwoye alleged that some state governments are enacting laws to undermine the financial autonomy granted by the apex court to the LGs.“Despite the ruling and constitution, state governments use the state house of assemblies to enact laws to undermine financial autonomy for local governments,” he said.
Osita Izunaso, senator representing Imo west, said there is a need to amend the constitution to ensure the financial autonomy of LGs.“In supporting this motion, I would like to recall that there is an urgent need to amend the constitution to further guarantee its autonomy,” he said.
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