The Supreme Court's July 11, 2024 ruling mandated the federal government to pay allocations directly to the 774 local government areas, bypassing state governors. However, despite this order, the federal government has yet to release direct payments to local government councilmen.
The ruling was a response to the federal government's suit against state governors, accusing them of gross misconduct and abuse of power in managing local government funds. The Supreme Court's decision emphasized that local government councils must be democratically elected and that funds should be paid directly to these councils.
The delay in implementing the Supreme Court's order raises concerns about the federal government's commitment to empowering local governments and ensuring their financial autonomy. As stated by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, the ruling marked a "historic victory" for local government areas, freeing them from the "oppressive control" of state governors.
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