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From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) South East Organizing Secretary, Mr Dozie Ikedife (Jnr) has upheld the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy.
The APC chieftain, who stated this in Nnewi, at the weekend, described the ruling as a welcome development and maintained that dividends of democracy could then get to the grassroots for the benefit of all Nigerians.
He lauded President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to democratic ideals, adding that his approach to governance is exemplary.
“I am delighted that finally the APC-led Federal Government of Senator Bola Tinubu through the recent Supreme Court judgment on the autonomy of the third tier of government will finally force Governor Soludo of Anambra State to conduct local government area elections.
“Governor Soludo, will despite his lies, conduct LGA elections which he promised to do in six months from assumption of office but failed to do so.
“I wish to congratulate President Tinubu for this bold step in using the court to enforce the constitution of our country.
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“Anambra voters are excited and we in the APC are happy with this new development as Anambra citizens will exercise their franchise to elect their council Chairmen and councilors,” he said.
He thanked Mr President for what he described as his good intentions for Nigerians and for approaching the apex court through the Attorney General and Minister for Justice.
Mr Ikedife affirmed that the ruling had set the tone for the emancipation of the third tier level of government that is closer to the people.
He equally used the medium to urge Mr President to ensure full implementation of the court ruling, particularly the aspect that relates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC) conducting the forthcoming local government elections across the affected twenty States and not State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC).
Mr Ikedife noted that the constitution had expressly enshrined the existence of a democratically elected local government system which he noted was well guaranteed and wondered why caretaker committee arrangement was adopted by Governor Soludo and payments being channeled through state government to local government.
He noted that democracy begins at the local government level and should, therefore, be given a chance to perform and serve people at the grassroots.
He said that Nigerians should be clapping hands for Mr President for coming to the rescue of local government administration for the interest of the Nigerian masses.
