LG autonomy: APC govs complying, council chairmen say

Governors elected under Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are reportedly complying with a Supreme Court ruling that grants full autonomy to the nation's 774 local government councils. The Forum of Local Government Chairmen within the APC has asserted that the governors "have nothing against compliance" with the judgment.

This statement from the APC chairmen aims to quell any doubts or speculation about the governors' adherence to the landmark decision. The Supreme Court's ruling is a significant step towards decentralizing power and resources, potentially empowering local communities more directly.

The compliance by APC governors, as claimed by the party's local government chairmen, suggests a unified front in implementing the judicial directive. This development is crucial for the future of local governance in Nigeria, as it seeks to ensure that local councils can operate independently without undue interference from state governments.

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governors elected on the platform of the ruling party have nothing against compliance with the Supreme Court judgment granting full autonomy to the nation's 774 local councils.