Alex Otti Accused of Defying Tinubu and Supreme Court on Local Government Autonomy
Alex Otti, a governorship aspirant in Abia State, is accused by APC chieftain Paul Ikonn of undermining local government autonomy and flouting directives from President Bola Tinubu and a Supreme Court ruling. Ikonn alleges that Otti is altering existing laws to maintain control over local government funds, contrary to the principles of decentralization.
The accusations highlight a broader resistance by governors to comply with constitutional provisions and court judgments. Ikonn emphasizes the importance of local government autonomy as a governance test and criticizes Otti for allegedly limiting funds to council chairmen despite substantial federal allocations.
The situation reflects a political power struggle and a call for adherence to the rule of law.
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