LG Autonomy: Supreme Court ruling end to fund diversion – Ohanaeze chieftain, Isiguzoro

lsiguzoro stated that Thursday's Supreme Court ruling on Local Government Autonomy was a significant milestone for democracy in Nigeria. The Ohanaeze chietain added that Ndigbo applauds the decision, as it has put an end to the unchecked control and mismanagement of Local Government funds by State Governors. He called for a crucial need for the implementation of the verdict to be effective in order to prevent further embezzlement and diversion of LGA allocations.

'Any attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court's judgment through clandestine means will be closely monitored and met with resistance from the vigilant Nigerian and Igbo populace. 'Ohanaeze calls for the immediate conduct of Local Government elections in the Southeast. The Federal Government must collaborate with the National Assembly to empower INEC to oversee the entire process nationwide.

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