He noted that such actions stifle local governance and development, raising alarms that they could lead to the "extinction" of local governments.
He said the ruling affirms the constitutional provision granting financial autonomy to local governments and seeks to protect them from undue interference by state governments.
Despite these constitutional safeguards, Senator Nwoye expressed concern at the ongoing efforts by some state governments to enact laws that undermine this autonomy.
Their financial autonomy is vital for the delivery of public services and infrastructure projects at the grassroots level.
SaharaReporters learnt that the Senate did not adopt the seven resolutions proposed by Senator Nwoye and the co-sponsors...
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