President Tinubu warned state governors that he will sign an Executive Order on local government funding. He told party leaders at an APC meeting that states must comply with the recent Supreme Court ruling. The court mandated direct financial allocations to local councils from the national account.
Tinubu stated he is being respectful but has the authority to enforce the judgment. He referenced the legal victory secured by the federal government in July. The ruling declared state control over these funds unconstitutional.
The President urged governors to start implementation through the regular federal allocation meetings. He stressed that respecting the court's decision is the ultimate goal for proper governance. His comments highlighted the constitutional provision for direct funding that has been widely ignored.
Tinubu stated he is being respectful but has the authority to enforce the judgment. He referenced the legal victory secured by the federal government in July. The ruling declared state control over these funds unconstitutional.
The President urged governors to start implementation through the regular federal allocation meetings. He stressed that respecting the court's decision is the ultimate goal for proper governance. His comments highlighted the constitutional provision for direct funding that has been widely ignored.
