Gov Makinde says S’Court judgment on LG autonomy is a distraction from real issues

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has acknowledged the importance of the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, but stated that it does not address the real issues in the country.

According to him, the judgement is a mere distraction, as the issue of autonomy for local governments is just one piece of a larger puzzle.

The landmark decision empowers local governments with greater financial independence, a move widely seen as a step towards strengthening grassroots development. However, in a statement released on Saturday Governor Makinde argued for a more comprehensive approach to addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

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Makinde reportedly identified issues like insecurity, corruption, and a lack of economic diversification as key areas demanding urgent attention. He called for a national conversation focused on developing a cohesive strategy to tackle these challenges.

He said in part, “So the judgment of the Supreme Court, there is local government autonomy, financial autonomy, and all of that, and I will still say it, I think it’s just a distraction. We must face the real issues that we have.

“The issue that we have is that we are not producing enough. We are not productive”, he stated.

He also insisted that after all said and done, the issue of hunger and hardship in the land is still prevalent.

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