ADC gov candidate pledges to implement LG autonomy in Oyo

Adegboyega Adegoke, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress in Oyo State, has committed to granting financial autonomy to local governments should he be elected in 2027. This pledge was made during a visit to the Oyo Federal Constituency, encompassing Atiba, Afijio, Oyo West, and Oyo East local government areas.

Adegoke emphasized that empowering local governments financially would significantly boost grassroots development. He believes this autonomy would enable councils to better maintain rural roads and bring governance closer to the people. "Local government administration is closer to the people, and if the elected local government executives possess the authority and financial resources to act, the grassroots will be the primary beneficiaries," he stated.

Beyond financial autonomy, the ADC candidate also vowed to bolster traditional institutions by ensuring the timely release of their statutory five percent share of local government allocations. Adegoke expressed confidence that existing federal allocations are adequate to drive development across the state. He further promised enhanced infrastructure for Oyo State under his potential administration, guided by principles of fairness, equity, and justice.

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Local government administration is closer to the people, and if the elected local government executives possess the authority and financial resources to act, the grassroots will be the primary beneficiaries.