Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has acknowledged the importance of the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, but stated that it does not address the real issues in the country.
According to him, the judgement is a mere distraction, as the issue of autonomy for local governments is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
The landmark decision empowers local governments with greater financial independence, a move widely seen as a step towards strengthening grassroots development. However, in a statement released on Saturday Governor Makinde argued for a more comprehensive approach to addressing Nigeria’s challenges.
