Osun Rep Urges States to Respect Supreme Court Rulings on LG Autonomy
A member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in Osun State urged all states to respect the Supreme Court's decisions regarding local government autonomy. Emphasizing the supremacy of the constitution, the representative highlighted that all arms of government are obligated to comply with judicial interpretations.
The statement underscores the need for adherence to recent apex court pronouncements on administrative and financial autonomy for local governments, reigniting a national debate on the issue. The representative warned against attempts to undermine the autonomy of local governments, noting that even the National Assembly cannot overturn Supreme Court judgments through ordinary legislation.
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