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24/07/2024

LG FINANCIAL AUTONOMY: SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT, A MERE DIVERTISSEMENT - Ifedayo Iyaniwura.
..judgement all about legal status and administrative law at play.
..for the emancipation of Local Government system, the Autonomy must be total.
..not all Governors in Nigeria abuse the Power of handling the affairs of a democratically elected local government council, as the Ekiti State Governor is exceptional.

A Former Governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Ifedayo Iyaniwura while featuring on Nigeria info 99.3 FM a short time ago, to talk about the implementation of Financial Autonomy granted to the Local Government Councils by Supreme Court in Nigeria has said that the Supreme Court Judgement on the Financial Autonomy for Local Councils is tantamount to mere divertissement.

According to him, "It was a common knowledge in 2019, the then President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari signed into law with an executive order a Financial autonomy for Local Government Councils in Nigeria, which was in line with the recommendation of Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit (NFIU).

"Three years after, a succeeding Government, the present Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made known its intention to drag the Nigerian State Governors to Supreme Court for an adjudication over a manner in which the Local Government Councils could operate with Autonomy.

"On 11th of July, the supreme court granted Financial autonomy for the Local Government Councils, According to Iyaniwura this Supreme Court Judgement aside of its legal status and administrative law at play, there is no any further importance order than adjudication of the ambiguous Section 162, subsection (3) of the Nigeria constitution.

"Local Government Autonomy is a Constitutional issue, and if we are to talk about Local Government Autonomy, we should be talking of Total Autonomy, and not just Financial autonomy.

"Section 162 of Nigeria constitution talked about public revenue, the subsection (1) of Section 162 says, The Federation shall maintain a special account to be called "the Federation Account" into which shall be paid all revenues collected by the Government of the Federation. In subsection (3) of section 162, it says, any amount standing to the Credit of the Federation Account shall be distributed among the Federal and the State Governments and the Local Government Councils in each State. It has already been stated in this section 162 already that Local Government shall also share from the Federation Account, but silence about through what channel the Local Government Councils shall receive their own Money from the Federation Account, this is either through the State Governments or directly from the Federation Account. It was not unconstitutional when the Local Government funds released through the Government of the States. Also, the ruling of the Supreme Court was also in conformity with the position of the constitution. The implication of the Supreme Court Judgement on the Financial autonomy is that, it is now a Law in Nigeria to release Local Government funds directly from the Federation Account to Local Government Account. This Law remains valid, because it is a Supreme Court pronouncement, and one of the major sources of Law in Nigeria is Judicial precedent/case Law.

"However, public should not be deceived, Financial Autonomy for local government councils in Nigeria can't stop the Government of the States from its power to oversight the Local Government Councils in Nigeria, especially the States House of Assembly. Yes, the Nigeria Constitution encourages it, and how?

"Section 2 (1) of the Nigeria Constitution says, Nigeria shall be one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign state to be known by the name of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In Subsection (2), it says, and the Nigeria shall be a Federation consisting of States and a Federal Capital Territory. The implication of this Section 2 of the Nigeria Constitution is that, Local Council Areas in Nigeria are dependent on the Government of the States.

"Also in Section 7 (1) of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution (as amended), it says, The System of Local Government by the democratically elected Local Government Councils is under this constitution guaranteed; and accordingly, the Government of every State shall ensure the existence of Local Government Councils under a Law which provides for the Establishment, Structure, Composition, Finance and Functions of these Local Council Areas. This section of the Nigeria Constitution is devoid of ambiguity. It is self explanatory.

"With section 7 of the Nigeria Constitution, the conduct of Local Government Elections by the States Independent Electoral Commission put in place under a regulatory law is not illegal, because its enjoys the privilege of how Local Government Councils could be established. The existence of States Local Government service commission with the functions of handling appointments, promotion, discipline and welfare of centrally deployed (Unified) staff in the Local Government is constitutionally justifiable, because its enjoys the privilege of how Local Government Councils could function. The emergence of subdivision of Local Government Councils in some State is not out of place, because its enjoys the privilege of how Local Government Councils could be structured. The oversight of the States House of Assembly over the Local Government Councils is not unconstitutional because its enjoys the provisional privilege in the Section 7 (1) of the Nigeria Constitution.

"Despite all these constitutional provisions that make Local Government Councils dependent to Government of the States in Nigeria, I can say that, we can convincingly see some Governors that still encourage smooth functional democratically elected Local Government Councils in their respective States, at least, I can vouch for that of Ekiti State Governor that he doesn't touch Local Government funds, an assertion that was affirmed by the Ekiti State ALGON, which is the body of Local Government In Nigeria.

"If there should be a need for a total emancipation of Local Government system in Nigeria, then we should be talking of a Total Autonomy, which will provide local public administration authorities sufficient freedom of action in managing local council affairs, at the same time relieving the central authorities of the problems closely related to local communities, leaving the task of solving them to the local council authorities. And to achieve that, the National Assembly must work with the Federal Ministry of Justice to either make a constitutional provision that shall nullify the Section 7 of the Nigerian Constitution, or make an outright amendment of the Nigeria Constitution that will redefine the position of the constitutional law in respect of the Establishment, Structure, Composition, Finance and Functions of a democratically elected Local Government Councils in Nigeria. The 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended) never desired an independent Local Government System but a dependent. Sections 2(1-2), 7(1), 8,124, 162(5-8) and 4thschedule of the CFRN 1999(as amended), must be addressed to achieve a total Autonomy for Local Government Councils.

Until this is done, the Supreme Court on Financial autonomy judgement remains a mere divertissement, and tantamount to when one has a personal money, but lacks the total authority on how the money could be spent.

IFEDAYO IYANIWURA IS A FORMER GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE IN EKITI STATE. AND,
A FORMER CHAIRMAN OF CONGLOMERATION OF REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES. ALSO,
A RECIPIENT OF "A BALANCED THOUGHT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND GENUINE POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT" AWARD IN EKITI STATE.

https://thecompassnewsonline.blogspot.com/2024/07/lg-financial-autonomy-supreme-court.html?m=1

13/09/2023

JUST IN: Days After Return From Medical Vacation, Gov Akeredolu Sacks 3 Media Aides

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has sacked three media aides barely few days after he returned from a medical vacation abroad.

Akeredolu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olabode Olatunde, did not state the reason for sacking the appointees but asked them to tender all government properties in their care.

According to the statement, the affected aides are; Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Kenneth Odusola, Special Assistant (New Media), Oladipupo Okunniga and Special Assistant (Photography) Samson Abayomi Adefolalu.

“The aides should submit all government properties in their possession to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the deputy Governor.

“Similarly, the Press Crew attached to the office of the deputy governor has been disbanded. Consequently, all members of the Press Crew are to report back to their various ministries and stations.

“Equally, the ministry of Information and Orientation is directed to provide adequate coverage for the activities of the deputy’s governor office henceforth.”

09/08/2023

05/05/2023

EKITI L.G FUNDS: Oyebanji has demonstrated Exemplary Leadership ~ Ifedayo Iyaniwura.

Following the release of all monies accruable to the 16 Local Government Councils in Ekiti State from the Federation Account by the Biodun Oyebanji led-administration, The National Rescue Movement(NRM) candidate in the June 18, 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State, Ifedayo Iyaniwura has commended his Excellency Biodun Oyebanji for his love and affection for the people at the grassroots and concern for their development.

Iyaniwura, In a Statement signed and made available to pressmen in Ado Ekiti on Friday, said Local Governments are the nearest Government to the people, especially those at the grassroots, it is only when we have a smooth functional Local Government system, with thorough monitoring by the State Government we can be talking of Local Government Development (LGD).

Ifedayo Iyaniwura, who was former Chairman of Conglomeration of all the registered Political Parties in Ekiti State goes further in the Statement made that, "with this unmatched conduct and comportment of Biodun Oyebanji Administration in Ekiti State, it is apparent Governor Biodun Oyebanji is ready to leave no stone unturned in respect of the overall interest of Ekiti State Development, which is the manifestation of his vast knowledge and experience in Governance."

EKITI L.G FUNDS: Oyebanji has demonstrated Exemplary Leadership ~ Ifedayo Iyaniwura. Following the release of all monies accruable to the 1...

27/01/2023

EKITI : IYANIWURA, a former Guber Candidate extols virtues of Governor Oyebanji as he celebrates 100 days in office.

Ekiti : Iyaniwura extols virtues of Oyebanji as Governor celebrates 100 days in office 27th January 2023  From Pris Edire, Ado-Ekiti ...

28/11/2022

NNPC Limited !

NNPC HAS BEEN BASTARDIZED
..hardship subjecting Nigerians to in the cause of buying fuel at Ado Ekiti, Iworoko Road Mega Station unbearable.

Following the fuel scarcity that is rocking some part of Nigeria, NNPC that ought to be the common hope of Nigerians has turned to be onerous.

The NNPC was Formerly a government-owned corporation, and later transformed from a corporation to a limited liability company in July 2022, to co-ordinate the distribution of petroleum products in Nigeria, and to serve as the only source of fuel to Nigerians. However, the purpose of NNPC privatisation by the Federal Government has been defeated with what is happening in the NNPC fuel stations across the Country.

In Ekiti State, the NNPC Mega Station located along Iworoko road is really a problem to the prospective customers and to Nigerians. In that Mega Station, the attendants with their manager neglect the motorists, instead, they sell for whoever comes with kegs, and charged #1000 per keg, which is an exploitation of the highest order, leaving the motorists stranded inside a scotching sun.

The attached picture and Video are the pictorial and Video evidences of the above asseveration, we so therefore appeal to the NNPC at the national to do something fast about the conduct of those working in the Ado Ekiti, Iworoko road NNPC Mega Station, before citizens taking laws to their hands. The hardship subjecting Nigerians to in the cause of buying fuel by Ado Ekiti NNPC Mega Station workers is unbearable, and should not be further encouraged.

24/10/2022

"I was named Abraham by Pastor Adeboye of Redeem Church, I asked the meaning, he says Watch-out, Father of the Nation." - APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu

19/10/2022

BREAKING!

Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Fuminiyi Afuye reportedly dead.

18/10/2022

NEWS FLASH!

Governor Biodun Oyebanji's 6-point Agenda for Ekiti People entrenched by IFEDAYO IYANIWURA, a former Governorship candidate in Ekiti State.

Iyaniwura, as a Former Governorship Candidate in Ekiti State was invited by PLUS TV AFRICA to discuss on the 6-point Agenda rolls out by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, alongside a pro-democracy activist, Olufemi Lawson.

Welcome To Plus PoliticsThe newly sworn in Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has rolled out six points agenda to further bring economic prosperity...

25/07/2022

*NEWS FLASH*

*West Africa Youth Nexus presents an Award of Excellence to a Guber Candidate in the just concluded 2022 Ekiti State Governorship Election, Ifedayo Iyaniwura.*

*The Award comes in recognition of the NRM standard bearer in the Election as the youngest Governorship Candidate, who stands the Election without compromise.*

*West Africa Youth Nexus is an Organisation that has worked to promote Youth leadership in West Africa, along with youth groups on issues relating to accountability and transparency.*

*Some of the activities lead by the organisation, is in relation to anti-corruption, and seeks to serve as a primary catalyst for enhancing youth participation in issues relating to governance, human rights and peace building in the region and to further promote the visibility of young people in West Africa in governance and public policy formulation processes by supporting the empowerment and capacity building of young people. With a vision to open societies in West Africa that involve the holistic participation of young people, and promote the visibility of such in West Africa in governance and public policy formulation processes by supporting the empowerment and capacity building of young individuals.*

*The former Guber Candidate in Ekiti State, Ifedayo Iyaniwura who is the recipient of the Award appreciates the West Africa Youth Nexus for the recognition, and further stated that, the event is part of an indication that the world is watching, hence the need to be upright in everything we do in life.*

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13/07/2022

BREAKING: Police Ban Use Of SPY Number Plates Nationwide.

Usman Alkali Baba, the inspector-general of police, has ordered a ban on the use of police SPY vehicle number plates across the country.

In a statement on Wednesday, the IGP said the ban is without exception — “irrespective of whether it is authorised or not”.

The IGP said all authorisations are also revoked indefinitely.

PRESS RELEASE
INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP BANS USE OF SPY NUMBER PLATES NATIONWIDE.

Directs Reversal to Original Registered Number Plates, Seizure of SPY Plates
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has ordered a total ban on all use of Police SPY Vehicle Number Plates by vehicle owners across the states of the federation without exceptions. This is irrespective of whether it is authorized, or not, as all authorizations are hereby revoked indefinitely.

This order is necessary to forestall the continuous disregard for traffic rules and regulations and other extant laws guiding road use by individuals hiding under the privileges of SPY police number plates. The IGP has therefore directed that police officers and officers of other security agencies attached to VIPs who use the SPY number plates should ensure prompt compliance with this directive or risk being arrested for violation of the order.

Meanwhile, the IGP has directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), to give full effect to the directives as contained above. The IGP specifically directed the AIGs and CPs to ensure that all SPY number plates currently in use are confiscated henceforth but the owners of such vehicles should not be arrested unless they are police officers or officers of other security agencies on es**rt duties.

The IGP however warned that while carrying out these assignments, officers must ensure the rights and privileges of citizens are respected in line with the laws of the land and in accordance with international best practices. Other security agencies and members of the public are enjoined to cooperate with the Police in this regard as the moves are aimed at strengthening our internal security.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI mnipr, mipra
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

16/06/2022

VIDEO: National Rescue Movement, NRM Guber Candidate for the 2022 Governorship Election in Ekiti State, Ifedayo Iyaniwura charges INEC, Security Agencies to give a level playing ground for all Political Parties in the race for the Election, without compromise.

05/05/2022

SUSPENSE AS APC ORDERS PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS TO SIGN ‘WITHDRAWAL LETTER’

Ahead of next week’s deadline for sale of nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), there is growing apprehension in the ruling party over a controversial Form 18 ‘Letter of Withdrawal’ attached to the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms sold to aspirants to fill and submit along with other forms and their credentials.

The withdrawal letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdulahi Adamu, must also be signed before a Commissioner of Oath/Public Notary before submission.

Tagged Form 18, it states that: “I hereby voluntarily withdraw my candidacy from the contest. My withdrawal is in the best interest of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.”

It was gathered, yesterday, that some of the aspirants are not comfortable with appending their signatures to the letter, which they consider a bobby trap to force consensus option on them.

Party sources told The Guardian that about three presidential aspirants from the South have approached their legal teams for interpretation and implication of signing the Withdrawal Form in the presence of a Commissioner of Oath, which makes it legal.

While two aspirants are still waiting for the positions of their legal teams, the other was said to have vowed not to sign such a form and will exclude the controversial Form 18 from other documents to be returned to the National Secretariat of the party for submission.

An aspirant, who has purchased the nomination form, told The Guardian that: “This is the first time we are seeing this kind of form for aspirants and we see it as an attempt to enforce consensus option through the back door. This is unconstitutional.

“Signing that letter means the party leaders can impose any candidate and you will not have any right to challenge them in court. Something is fishy and we must be very careful because there are surreptitious moves not to allow delegates to decide the fate of aspirants.”

Another source said it is only political appointees that could sign such a form, because their appointment is at the mercy of the President or governor, but not an aspirant.

A party source described the withdrawal letter as an indemnity to prevent members from taking legal action against the party.

A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Patrick Gongou, advised aspirants to be careful in signing the letter, which he said has grave implications to their aspirations, and to enforce free and fair primary. “This is an attempt to box them into a corner. A political party cannot approbate and reprobate,” he said.

20/03/2022

EKITI NRM CONDUCTS STATE CONGRESS.

National Rescue Movement not just a movement, it is a Registered Political Party for the good people of Nigeria to actualize their Political aspirations - Ekiti Party Chair

https://concordnewsnigeria.blogspot.com/2022/03/ekiti-nrm-conducts-state-congress.html?m=1

EKITI NRM CONDUCTS STATE CONGRESS. National Rescue Movement not just a movement, it is a Registered Political Party for the good people of...

14/02/2022

INEC VALIDATES IFEDAYO IYANIWURA AS EKITI 2022 GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF NAMES AND PARTICULARS OF GUBER CANDIDATES FOR THE JUNE 2022 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION IN EKITI STATE BY THE COMMISSION.

https://concordnewsnigeria.blogspot.com/2022/02/inec-validates-ifedayo-iyaniwura-as.html?m=1

Ifedayo Iyaniwura INEC VALIDATES IFEDAYO IYANIWURA AS EKITI 2022 GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF NAMES AND PARTICULARS OF...