Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has been called for urgent resignation by the African Action Congress (AAC) for openly opposing financial autonomy for local governments. The AAC issued this request in response to Makinde’s outcry following the recent ruling by the Supreme Court that upheld the financial sovereignty of all 774 local government councils in Nigeria, according to reporters for Sahara.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
According to the party’s Oyo Chairman, Kayode Babayomi, Makinde’s worry about local government financial autonomy shows his administration lacks transparency and is corrupt. Babayomi stated, “Makinde should resign from office if local government autonomy doesn’t align with his corrupt governance style.”
The AAC chairman accused Makinde of trying to steal money meant for the councils in the state, adding that the governor’s headache is the local government funds. He said, “Makinde knows the grassroots people will begin to demand better governance from their local administrators. He is scared of being exposed, but it’s too late for him.”
Babayomi urged Makinde to abide by the judgment and follow due processes, warning that any attempt to frustrate local government autonomy would not be tolerated. He emphasized that the people of Oyo State are aware of the dividends of democracy that will come with local government autonomy and will hold their elected chairmen and councillors accountable.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
