Tinubu urges governors to respect Supreme Court on local government funds
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to follow the Supreme Court’s decision granting financial autonomy to local governments. Speaking at a meeting on July 12, 2024, he warned that failure to comply could force him to issue an Executive Order for direct allocations. Tinubu emphasized the importance of respecting the court’s ruling and cautioned against withholding local council funds. The Supreme Court had ruled on July 11, 2024 that local governments should receive their funds directly.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu urged governors to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy during the APC National Executive Committee meeting on July 12, 2024.
- He warned that he might issue an Executive Order to enforce direct allocations if governors continue to withhold council funds.
- The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on July 11, 2024 declared it unconstitutional for states to manage or retain local government funds.
- The court ordered that allocations from the Federation Account be paid directly to local councils as per the Constitution.
- Tinubu stressed that respecting the Supreme Court’s judgment is essential and warned of possible federal intervention for non-compliance.
