A firm supporter of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and former Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development in Kwara State, Hajia Aisha Ahman- Pategi, recently spoke with journalists in Ilorin on the one year anniversary of theTinubu administration, local government autonomy, women in politics, among others. Hammed Shittu was at the interview session. Excerpts:
What is your take on the recent actions of President Tinubu taking the 36 states to court over local government autonomy?
The president’s decision is commendable. It shows commitment to constitutional provisions for local governments’ autonomy. This move is crucial for Nigeria’s progress as it aims to clarify and enforce the distribution of power among federal, state and local governments.
How do you envision this legal action impacting on local governance in Nigeria?
If successful, it would reinforce the autonomy of local governments and lead to better…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
