Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, has vowed to implement the decision of the Supreme Court on local government autonomy.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the apex court granted LG autonomy, following a suit filed by the federal government against state governors.
Reacting to the judgement in a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, in Abuja on Saturday, Mr Mohammed said local governments in the state already enjoy a significant level of autonomy.
He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to upholding the constitution.
The statement quoted Mr Radda as saying this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Katsina.
He said, “I did not call you all today to interpret the judgement. Katsina State is a law-abiding state and will operate under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I have asked the state attorney general to give me a full report on the legal implications of the Supreme Court’s decision.
“As you know, I was once the chairman of Charanchi Local Government during the administration of our beloved President Umaru Musa Yar’adua. I was involved in the day-to-day administration of my local government, and I am fully aware of the challenges and pains most of you are facing.”
