Twenty-six months after the Supreme Court affirmed financial autonomy for Nigeria's 774 local government councils, governors continue to exert control over council funds. Labour unions and civil society groups warn that this state control undermines grassroots development and fuels insecurity. No local government currently receives allocations directly from the Federation Account. Stakeholders say genuine autonomy remains elusive as governors influence council finances, leadership, and elections.
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