Politics
APC Applauds Supreme Court’s LG Financial Autonomy Decision
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong support for the recent Supreme Court decision affirming the direct allocation of monthly funds to local government councils from the federation account.
Led by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the court’s seven-man panel upheld the federal government’s stance that state governors do not possess the legal authority to dissolve democratically-elected local government councils at will and replace them with caretaker committees, as commonly practiced.
This ruling deemed the previous practice of channelling local government allocations through state governments as a form of misconduct.
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, emphasized that this landmark judgment marks a significant step towards restructuring Nigeria since the return to civilian democratic rule in 1999.
It underscores the constitutional recognition of local government councils as the third tier of government, effectively dismantling the proxy system where state governments managed federal allocations meant for local councils.
The APC also credited President Bola Tinubu for his foresight and dedication to strengthening democracy by transforming local government councils into potential hubs for development and more efficient service delivery at the grassroots level.
Morka highlighted the historical importance of the Supreme Court’s decision in solidifying democratic federalism in Nigeria, anticipating that it will pave the way for further reforms aimed at enhancing the transparency and accountability of local government administration nationwide.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has suspended Senator Dino Melaye for alleged anti-party activities and misconduct.
The Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 executive committee announced the decision after reviewing a disciplinary panel’s report on Melaye’s actions.
In a letter signed by Ward Chairman Abayomi Osamika and Secretary Yodson Dayo, the party stated that Melaye’s conduct had brought embarrassment to the PDP, making his continued membership “untenable.”
The suspension, effective immediately, was carried out under Article 59 (1) of the PDP constitution, allowing disciplinary action against erring members.
Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, recently highlighted that some former officials from Donald Trump’s administration are opposed to his return to power.
In her statement, Harris emphasized her commitment to serving all Americans equally.
As both the Democratic candidate for the presidency and the current Vice President, Harris is set to face off against Trump, the leading Republican contender, in the upcoming election.
Harris pointed out that key figures who once worked closely with Trump—such as his former National Security Advisor, Defense Secretary, and Chief of Staff—are now publicly against his re-election.
She shared this perspective on social media platform X, stating: “My promise is to be a president for every American.
The very people who served in Donald Trump’s administration have voiced their concerns about his potential return to the Oval Office.”
She further elaborated, “His National Security Advisor, his Defense Secretary, his Chief of Staff, and even his Vice President have all issued warnings.
They believe that Donald Trump is unfit to lead our nation again.”
Harris assured her audience that under her leadership, she would uphold fundamental rights and freedoms, including a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will not participate in a third debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump made the declaration in a post on Truth Social, emphatically stating, “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!”
He was referring to his previous debates, with President Joe Biden in June being the first, and his recent clash with Harris on Tuesday as the second.
Harris’ campaign had quickly called for an additional debate following their recent encounter, aiming to continue the debate series.
Despite this request, Trump expressed hesitation about agreeing to another debate.
In an interview with “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday, he mentioned that he would “probably” decline any further debate offers from the network.
By Thursday, Trump confirmed his decision not to debate Harris again.
He justified his stance by citing what he considered a decisive victory in their recent debate, which many observers felt tilted in Harris’ favor.
“When a prizefighter loses a fight, the first words out of his mouth are, ‘I WANT A REMATCH,’” Trump commented, highlighting his belief that the debate had already settled the issue.
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