EFCC
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has signed the Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024, sparking debate on local government autonomy.
- Rejection of Absolute Autonomy: Soludo argues that absolute autonomy would lead to “humongous chaos” and undermine sustainable development.
- Supreme Court Judgment: Soludo claims Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution empowers state governments to enact laws for local government administration.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Soludo emphasizes the need for inter-governmental collaboration to prevent financial chaos.
- Criticism: Opposition groups, including the Labour Party and civil society organizations, allege the law undermines local government autonomy.
Soludo defended the law, citing the need for structured collaboration and accountability. However, opposition groups argue it contradicts the Supreme Court’s judgment on local government autonomy.
This development highlights the ongoing debate on local government autonomy and the role of state governments in Nigeria’s federal system.
