The controversy surrounding state governments holding on to the funds meant for the local government councils in their respective states is one that has been making political headlines in recent times.
This lingering controversy has however been laid to rest by the Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on July 11, 2024, where it declared: “The state retention of monies meant for local government councils is unconstitutional” hence granting full financial autonomy to the local government councils.
This article takes a succinct appraisal of the constitutionality of a local government’s financial autonomy in light of the Supreme Court’s judgment and the possible impact the same will have on the nation’s economic and political sector.
