…Expresses Optimism In The Development Of Rural Areas
Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has described the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on Thursday granting full autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria as the only way to sustain democracy in Nigeria.
Anyanwu, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the November 11, 2023 Governorship election in Imo state, said this while reacting to the development.
He said, “the judgement is a big disappointment to corrupt Governors and public officer holders in Nigeria who rely on the local governments’ allocation to enrich themselves. This judgement should be commended by anyone who believes in the advancement and promotion of democracy. I am very optimistic that the verdict will hasten the development of the rural areas.”
According to him, the judgement of the apex court is long overdue, adding that now that it has finally come, any legitimate state Governor who fails to conduct local government election within a stipulated time stands the risk of denying his people the opportunity of accessing monthly allocation.
Anyanwu expressed delight that the verdict will downplay various avenues dubiously created by corrupt public office holders to deliberately use as conduit pipe to drain the resources of the state.
The Supreme Court in Section 162(5) overruled paying to local councils through state accounts, adding that paying of monthly allocation will be done directly to the LGA accounts for accountability and probity.
Anyanwu, who is the National Secretary of PDP further recalls that the landmark judgement is in line with his vision to Make Imo Safe Again by giving LGA Chairmen the free hand to develop their areas through funds available to them without interference.
While commending the Supreme Court for the boldness, Anyanwu further states that such reassuring news has restored people’s confidence in the Judiciary that the court is indeed the last hope for a common man.
LG Autonomy: Only Way To Sustain Democracy In Nigeria – Anyanwu
