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LP lawmakers accuse Soludo of undermining LG autonomy

The lawmakers raised the alarm over what they described as an attempt by the Anambra State government to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that grants financial autonomy to local governments.

The Supreme Court, in its July 11, 2024, judgment, ruled that local governments must receive funds directly from the Federation Account, bypassing the state government.

Nwoye said, “The Anambra State government, through its proposed Local Government Administration Law 2024, seeks to deprive the 21 local governments in the state of their financial autonomy, which was recently affirmed by the Supreme Court.”

The caucus highlighted specific sections of the proposed bill that contradict the Supreme Court’s decision.

For instance, Section 13 of the bill establishes a State Joint Local Government Account, allowing the state government to control federal allocations to local governments.