Osun Governor Criticizes FG for Withholding Local Government Funds
The article delves into the ongoing dispute between the Federal Government and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke regarding the withholding of 130 billion naira in local government funds. Adeleke accuses the Federal Government of defying a Supreme Court directive to release the funds, impacting grassroots governance and causing hardship for workers and residents.
The APC-led Federal Government is accused of violating the constitution by withholding the funds, leading to legal battles with the PDP-led state government. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, criticizes the Federal Government's actions as unconstitutional.
The situation highlights the power struggle between the federal and state governments over local government funds and governance.
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