By Chuks Peter, DELTA Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has stated that the Supreme Court judgment granting local government financial autonomy in the country does not affect Delta State. Oborevwori clarified that the state government does not tamper with funds belonging to the local government councils. According to the Governor, …
Read More »S’Court Mandates Direct Payment to Democratically Elected LGs
By Taiwo Niyi The Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Government must directly pay funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria. This landmark decision follows a lawsuit filed against all 36 states’ governments concerning the autonomy of local governments. The court’s ruling specifies that only local governments managed by …
Read More »Supreme Court Ruling on LG Autonomy, an Assault on Federalism – James Ibori
By Chuks Peter, DELTA Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has criticised the Supreme Court’s recent judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria. Ibori, who is often referred to as the chancellor of the 1999 set of governors, described the ruling as a significant setback to …
Read More »APC Expresses Hope of Victory in Delta L.G.As Election
By Chuks Peter, DELTA The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign train toured most of the communities in Warri-South Local Government Area of Delta State with an electoral message of hope and victory for their candidates in chairmanship and counselor positions. The APC campaign team during the visit to Agbarha, Warri …
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