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After decades of reforms, Local Government autonomy still a mirage
Tribune Online After decades of reforms, Local Government autonomy still a mirage Despite decades of local government reforms since 1976, the 1999 Constitution and political interference by state governors have left councils financially and politically dependent. While the Supreme Court affirmed LG financial autonomy in 2024, implementation remains stalled due to constitutional hurdles and resistance from states. PHILIP IBITOYE examines the issues forestalling local government progress. The […] After decades of reforms, Local Government autonomy still a mirage Tribune Online
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