How Nigerian Governors and Local Government Chairmen Enter Deals to Bypass Financial Autonomy Order: A Hidden Threat to Local Governance
The long-standing tension between state governors and local government councils in Nigeria has intensified following the landmark Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to the 774 local governments in the country. This decision, delivered on July 11, 2024, marked a crucial step toward decentralising power and ensuring financial independence for local governments. The ruling directed…
