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Published on 2026-09-01 19:20:00
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, has promised to implement the Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas if he becomes president.
Atiku said his government would ensure that money meant for local governments from the Federation Account was paid directly to the councils instead of passing through state governments.
His position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo.
The Supreme Court ruled on July 11, 2024, that funds meant for local government councils should be paid directly to them. The decision followed a case brought by…
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