BREAKING: Senate rejects devolution of powers, backs financial autonomy for state Assemblies

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From: FRED ITUA, Abuja

The Senate at about 12.35p.m, on Wednesday, voted against devolution of powers to states. Forty eight members voted against it, while 46 voted in favour.

It, however, voted ‎in favour of financial autonomy for states’ Houses of Assembly. It also gave its nod to financial autonomy for local governments.

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