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Senator Karimi Defends President Tinubu on Local Government Autonomy

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Senator Sunday Karimi representing Kogi West in the National Assembly has clarified the stance of President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly on the implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy almost a year ago. Karimi stated that President Tinubu's vision is aimed at freeing the people from slavery and underdevelopment, which started with financial autonomy for the third tier of government. He urged Nigerians to support the President in his effort to bring good governance close to the people at the grassroots.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Karimi stated that President Tinubu's vision is aimed at freeing the people from slavery and underdevelopment, which started with financial autonomy for the third tier of government.
  • Karimi emphasized that the provisions of Section 235 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (As Amended) deals with the finality of determinations by the Supreme Court, stating that the law establishes the Supreme Court as the final arbiter of legal disputes within the country.
  • The Senator noted that the National Assembly leadership, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, are fully in support of local government autonomy.
  • Karimi stated that some people are not interested in local government autonomy, but emphasized that it is a fight for the good of every Nigerian.
  • The Senator noted that the leadership of the National Assembly is committed to restoring proper governance at the local level in Nigeria.

Statistics:

  • The Supreme Court judgement granting full autonomy to local governments was delivered on July 11, 2024.
  • Senator Karimi has been representing Kogi West in the National Assembly for the past two years.
  • According to Karimi, some states in Nigeria are already enjoying local government autonomy.

Sources:

  • [Source] Senator Karimi's media parley held in Lokoja, Kogi state.
  • [Source] Karimi's statement referenced Section 235 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (As Amended).

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