Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Using Local Government Autonomy for Political Gain

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accuses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of exploiting the issue of local government financial autonomy to influence governors to join the ruling APC. Atiku criticizes Tinubu for allegedly delaying the enforcement of local government autonomy for political gains and undermining the constitution.

Tinubu had called on state governors to comply with a Supreme Court judgment granting full financial autonomy to local governments. Atiku warns of serious consequences if the rule of law is not upheld.