LG Autonomy: S/Court Judgement Advances Struggle For Public Accountability - Falana

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[@AbbeyAdeb]

An interview with Comrade Femi Falana is always worth a listen. A font of knowledge. Useful knowledge, too.

[@georgeokunade2563]

Accountability is key here. Thanks for this clarification.

[@favourchukwu7838]

This money Nigeria is sharing is generated from which region?🤔

[@AduOluwapelumi]

This is the greatest judgement from the supreme court since 1999 Any Gov that does otherwise against local govts funds must be impeached or president should declare State of emergency in such a state bcs all these Govs need iron hands!

[@SamuelIkpakalu]

You did not even understand the judgement

[@alhassanzayyanu5712]

The best move by BAT since May 2023..infact it is a dream come true

[@frankfestus114]

Story we know Nigeria no Governor we obey because are courts is already useless

[@MathsTutors001]

Which move by Tinubu? The case that has been in court for years?

[@doctimothy]

@@frankfestus114 The money is not coing from the governors, the FG will now pay the money directly to the LGs

[@Oyedeloy]

@@MathsTutors001Ode

[@prestinnguyen9329]

where is Aisha Yesufu. please oooo help. i think something is wrong

[@Goonermenu]

This is a welcomed development. It ensures accountability on the (now elected) LGA Chairmen and makes it more difficult for some State Government to embezzle. We need more decentralization and regional/state/LGA autonomy in this country.

[@seundudu2005]

Seriously, so you think this is a welcome development. I see the reason why Nigeria is never going to move forward. When people applaud mediocrity; thiefnubu pretending to solve the problem he created. The judgment won't solve a single problem. Without a credible election in Nigeria, all these thiefnubu magic are just rubbish.

[@Themrsoulsshow]

Now it is left to the LGAs to fight for their rights, the law has given them the power of their own, so all Local councils should recognise themselves to improve stability, little by little and by challenging themselves, there would be competition among them and then you would see development from all angles.

[@AbbeyAdeb]

Unless there is full accountability across all levels, I'm afraid they are just being given direct access to 'chop money'.

[@victorigono8506]

Always enlightening to listen to Femi Falana. Keep up the good work!

[@youngademola3883]

God bless Channels TV and Dr Femi Falana.

[@user-hj9qj4td7q]

We have to praise and give credit to Tinubu's administration on this. Despite he knew this MAY cause many governors to hate him, he still took the courage. Kudos to Mr. President and the Supreme Judges.

[@BelloKehinde-kf5rh]

No dull moment with Falana SAN- De Law.

[@benjack4020]

My SAN i hail you .may you live long .

[@benjack4020]

Kudos to our president and supreme court , may you live long .

[@azeeztawo8171]

Whether it is paid directly or indirectly, stealing continues at all levels of Nigeria government

[@user-bu4mj1le3p]

Very well said San.

[@babatundesikiru942]

I can not agree less with our legal luminary on this topical issue.

[@billcosoritse6798]

God bless and guide the president of Nigeria

[@paulakinsande]

Whao! what a time I had listening to SAN Femi Falana. I think we are not being briefed enough and our progress to sustainability has been very slow. Our next fight is independent Electoral commissions in federal and state level. so that our elections can be sanctified. I pray we get there soon

[@ugbanangere8541]

So, INEC is the one that conducts free & fair election as it did in the 2023 presidential election? Don't deceive yourself or be deceived by others.

[@Bellushi10]

Kudos to the judiciary who did the right thing and didn’t play to the gallery this time. The fight for accountability by the people will also need the courts. Thank you Mr Falana for all you do for 🇳🇬. Let’s continue to call out the governance system flaws like this.

[@Agbesanya]

The whole money can be paid into the state account and yet the part to the local government may not be made available to the state

[@princehenry77]

SOME MOVEMENTS SHOULD PUT MR. FEMI FALANA FORWARD FOR PRESIDENT.

[@ekaumoren7212]

You don start. You wan go leave the man run abi?

[@chijiokwuelvis7356]

Sir, why are we borrowing from IMF, if we have $60b that was kept somewhere, what's wrong with our leaders

[@paulakinsande]

I think the state govts should set up their own state efcc, and then the NGOs should start standing and speak up in states. Then House of Assemblies should do their jobs and no more be puppets of Governors, so that states can have internal democracies of their own.

[@suleienejod2071]

Thanks for the clarifying, our erudite Dr SAN

[@user-xy2ko3pf9m]

See discussion na, if na rufia na to fight him guest

[@seleesanm7806]

Good one from the Supreme court about the Local Government autonomy judgement against the Governors,

[@rexuchendu2006]

If State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) is the body that will still conduct the local government elections, then this judgement is just a mere change of the channel through which Governors receive the local government allocation.

[@imhabekhaiemmanuel4933]

Give a local government chairman allocation and you would know his level of loyalty to the governor.

[@akhigbeegberuare3819]

What kind of journalists are these guys? Did somebody hook them up to ask these questions in favour of the state governments? The first thing Tinubu's government has gotten right since the inception of his administration. This bold step is a welcome development.

[@SamuelIkpakalu]

Is the supreme court now the federal government ?

[@josephmatthew2033]

My very feeling

[@josephmatthew2033]

​@SamuelIkpakalu the supreme Court is there to correct the mischief imputed in our laws bro...... LGA is the closest to people and the governors hitherto has turned the LGAs to there puppets. Are u not concerned about the state of LGAs in Nigeria? Are u not?

[@kehindeomolarasekibo3258]

I humbly ask, the Efcc do not have enough capacity to investigate acts of corruption in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal government, by this ruling we are adding 774 local governments to the function of the Efcc. How will they cope? There is no Efcc presence in my Lag.

[@paulakinsande]

I think the state govts should set up their own state efcc, and then the NGOs, should start standing up in states. then House of assemblies should no more be puppets of Governors, so that states can have internal democracies of their own

[@henrychima9062]

You do not have to wait for EFCC ..you can file a suit at any court that has jurisdiction to hear any crime including financial crimes

[@arltd6111]

We people should stand up and defend democracy. If we see something, we should all say something.

[@obehiokojie4066]

It is a simple thing: allocations are made to the State/LGA joint accounts and the exact amounts due to each of the LGA is further allocated to them. If N1 billion is allocated to AB LGA from Abuja and paid to the state/LGA joint account in accordance with the constititon, the exact N1 billion is paid to AB LGA by the state. If rhe funds hits the State/LGA joint account today, it is expected that the LGAs get their allocations the same day or not later than the next. No state has the power to deduct a penny from the funds due to the LGAs or delayed further disbursement to them. The problem with Nigeria is not that the law is not robust enough to address some of the issues facing us but the inability to observe and enforce the law.

[@florenceucheignatius4911]

That is where the citizens hold the LGs accountable and also the governors. We are the ones to question them not the governors questioning the LGs

[@hotspur471]

@obehiokolie4066 succinctly explained!

[@mubarakahmad7358]

Papa is on point.

[@georgeekene4474]

Mr Falana can speak all the grammar here but nothing gonna change. Money has never been Nigeria problem. It's the people... attitude.

[@olajidebalogun7832]

True. Bad attitude of governors while in office can't be checked due to their immunity from prosecution. This isn't the same scenario with LG chairmen- they've got no immunity.

[@mosesoluwagbemigaolabodela3480]

Before money goes to the local government at least must be a local government election. I remember before this dispensation, there used to be elections for local government on the same day as that of the state government %

[@falilatazeez7903]

Put some rest please....

[@matthewekpela]

This is great victory for all Nigerian citizens of which most Nigerians are celebrating this court rulings. But so amazing the Igbos see nothing good in this rulings as they kept silent 🔕 why????? But they were all over the social media n news on wrong moves of TUNIBU GOVERNMENT. 😮😮😮😮😮

[@Ola-wb3qz]

Don’t you know Obi did not conduct any local government election during his tenure and he collected the funds for the elections

[@okeoja4447]

And I haven't hear them saying Supreme Court was bought and Paid for by Tinubu

[@SamuelIkpakalu]

People are hungry and you want the Igbo's to celebrate a supreme court ruling that does not put food on our table.A ruling that is only going to enrich the local government chairmen

[@adamsow5049]

From this woman judgements, shows that we are always thinking selfishly. Always politics politics rather than the development of the local govt and their people

[@okeaguphilip240]

Falana is too intelligent

[@ABMvP93]

My suggestion would be that; in other for it not to appear as though the Supreme Court is undermining the constitution, as it's been argued by some supporters of the state governments, let the Federal Government in conjunction with the CBN and The Banks holding State Governments Accounts brainstorm with reputable Software Engineering Companies to create an "AUTOMATED DEBIT/CREDIT, STATE/LGA FUND PROGRAM" inside every State-Local-Government joint accounts. This program (code) shall have the resources to automatically transfer the statutory amount of money meant or appropriated for each LGA directly to the LGA Account within 30' to 45secs of notification of 'Credit Alert' from the Federation Account, without any human, or Third-party interference or intervention. This way, the provisions of the constitution are still being upheld: where the money still goes to the State/Local Joint Account, but yet immediately moves unhinged into the 'Whereabout Account" of the LGAs. Righteousness fulfilled. This is my little suggestion -- might not necessarily be the best though, but we can seriously consider fine-tuning any grey areas.

[@arltd6111]

The best suggestions I've seen so far. It shows your brain is undiluted. 👍

[@MathsTutors001]

Did I see people praising Tinubu? Do they have sènse? A case that had been in court for years, where is Tinubu in it?

[@falilatazeez7903]

The way he said Falana made me cringe

[@oscarlagoke8920]

GOD BLESS OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT TINUBU .GOD BLESS NIGERIA .POWER TO THE PEOPLE .GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE .WE MOVE

[@Wargee4978]

Femi Falana has been a fighter for Democracy just like Tinubu, LOL. If una give an chance una go see too. Since May 2023, Tinubu will give 1 that looks good to give 5 that is bad, not looks bad. God bless Naija dream of run ooo

[@BelloKehinde-kf5rh]

What happened to the LCDAs?

[@jemiseyeolajide5888]

Thank you PBAT

[@patrickizuchukwu9882]

The supreme court ruling as usual is also complicated and has confused many including Mr. Falana. He was very confused answering certain questions. When you say the money should be paid to the LGA directly, why saying it should pass throught the JAAC account first. So who is incharge of the JAAC or authorises the distribution from the JAAC to the LGA? We will also see situations where certain LGA will be owed their monies or delayed for " technical reasons" and end up in courts frustrated. Again, just like Mr. Falana said, elections in the LGA is the worst because the ruling party wins all and they in turn remain slaves to governors or still be frustrated till 3 years expires.

[@Jeremiah_Adetunji]

In 1999, we conducted elections at LGAs. Along the years, the state governors hijacked the LGAs and started implementing caretakers. Which governor started it?

[@endinochanneltv4563]

Who is baking the cake for sharing ? All these educated people are all confused ,creating confusion everywhere

[@PiusUfada]

You are welcome,SAN,What is the judgment say about the conduct of election into the local Governments,LS it INEC or is it the various state Electoral Bodies?

[@godownkinsman3949]

Federation government of Nigerian keep building fulani expenditure all over the country....very soon local government will be taken order from above as the use to say...lands, new village will be allocated to new people called fulanis because as Nigeria said everybody has the right to live anywhere in Nigeria....that will start soon...land grabbing..

[@AduOluwapelumi]

Where is seun okinbaloye?

[@user-lg2ne4iu9y]

Any State government that does not understand joint accounts of State and local government must be a daft. For example, let say the joint account is a Will. In the Will, Mr A is given two houses, and Mr Z is given one house. Why should it be difficult for anyone to understand unless the person is daft. In the joint account, state governments have their money allocation specified and Local government money allocation specified, and the allocation goes to the authorities as stated, so what is the noise all about?. Daft.....

[@christiangodfrey7167]

An independent election commission (not crooked inec) should be set up to conduct LGA elections even if we have to import foreigners to conduct free and fair elections for us

[@joynuje8084]

But Nigeria government don’t begin them to Book because president and his government are the same people. OLE

[@christiangodfrey7167]

Stop screaming Mr. Flanagan 😆. Just kidding

[@Newdawnfootwears]

Who is your father?very rude to say elderly man is screaming.

[@ugbanangere8541]

Have successive Nigerian presidents been accountable to Nigerians? Don't Nigerians know them & their residents?Have state governors been accountable to the citizens of their respective states? Don't citizens of the states know their respective governors and their residents? What makes direct allocation to chairmen automatic factor for accountability at the LG level?Aren't chairmen Nigerians living in Nigeria who have also imbibed the culture of self-service & impunity at the expense of the people like the presidents & governors? Enough of the kindergarten analysis that the people will hold chairmen accountable b/c they know them up to their kitchen.

[@MA-go7ee]

It's a a really good policy HOWEVER. It is clearly unconstitutional according to the letter of the law. James Ibori, even with his reputation, is correct. It does damage federalism. The states are meant to have independence to run their own affairs. If you want to change this, the right thing to do is PASS LEGISLATION, not have the Supreme Court de facto change the law.

[@obehiokojie4066]

The judiciary can save Nigeria by simply adjudicate and inetepret the law swiftly. Imagine the confusion in Rivers state, the judiciary could have saved the situation by just simply and swiftly adjudicating over cases brought before it. A strong legal environment is a prerequisite for the strengthening ans survival of democracy, and even the growth of the economy. No foreign investors will come to an environment where remedies that not be gotten for contractial breaches. Even when they do, it takes forever. Such is not helpful to businesses. Business people should be able to approach the courts to seek remedies if they feel their rights have been violated. The US is a prime investor location because of its strong legal system. Investors trust the sustem and know they can get justice fromt the system.

[@Peggyg13]

Nigeria can work if we allow it work. Too many people and interests are clogging the wheel of our progress. Ofcourse a strong, vibrant legal environment is necessary for smooth economic activities and foreign investment but you have certain interest who benefit from the current chaotic system. This situation can be resolved if we decide to carry out legal reforms that will enable quick settlement of dispute. This won’t happen by itself though we the citizens have to demand for it, work for it and advocate for it by actively participating in the democratic process. Democracy works if we allow it work. Just like western countries especially US where everybody in the system makes sure the system work by enforcing high standards and punishing those who breach it. The citizens of the USA are hyper active participants in the democratic process, they are vigilant because they know the benefit and consequence for complacency. This is the kind of attitude we should embrace in this country. The disposition to participate in the democratic process. Too many of us have refuse to participate that is why we are where we are and then we complain when things are not working. We need to put in the work so we can enjoy the fruit of the process.

[@EmmaosEmma-se4zt]

Tell mr president to reduce P m price and food stuff price

[@elukeinnocent875]

I think the attention is focused on the AGF for no reason, you guys forget that these governors have immunity and as such can do anything against the constitution with no repercurssion. all these AGF act under the instructions of the governors , this will never stop until we strip them all of the immunity

[@SundayRichard-lg5sq]

From the SAN'S explanation, does it mean that Supreme Court pronouncement is superior to the çonstitution of Nigeria?

[@ogunsoladare2613]

I think the Justices of the Supreme Court in their wisdom are trying to curb the corruption of the State Governor temporarily.

[@aaliwinni9959]

Yes. The Supreme Court pronouncement became Law immediately without the need of Antecedent .

[@aaliwinni9959]

Yes. The Supreme Court pronouncement became Law immediately without the need of Antecedent and that's why they say the Supreme Court is a court of law.

[@ogunsoladare2613]

No! But interpret it

[@ucheegbo1135]

Too much grammar in default system

[@babalolasubair3905]

Na you no go school na

[@Goonermenu]

@@babalolasubair3905 😄

[@akandesaheed3835]

James Ibori is spewing rubbish

[@anthonyjohn2078]

😅 we still can not take this lawyers seriously, not after what happen in the last presidential election This man particularly has been analysing, advising supporting and being part of the system for God knows Nigeria must move on The law the law the law for how long😢

[@Hemzees]

Nigeria is not a country

[@007alztruli]

But this is nonsense. How can Falana be arguing this? It is not the duty of the Supreme Court to create laws. Their duty is simply to interpret laws. The constitution says the money should be paid to a joint account with the state government, but the SC, in total disregard pf the constitution is saying that it should be paid directly to the LG. And Nigerians are happy about this?Just because what the ruling means is positive does not mean this should not be condemned. Illegality and lawlessness is illegality and lawlessness regardless of whether the outcome is good or not. We are not realising that this is part of the rascality of the SC like so many other rulings we have been complaining about recently. The correct thing is to have the NA change the laws. And this supposed SAN is applauding this?

[@akanohammed9496]

You're incorrect. Read about what supreme court is Then read your comment😮 again😂

[@joshuafrank5838]

​@@akanohammed9496he's ignorant. He thinks he knows more than a learned SAN

[@joshuafrank5838]

​@@akanohammed9496he doesn't know that there's a supreme court act

[@joshuafrank5838]

Supreme court act Any judgment of the Supreme Court shall have full force and effect in the Federation and shall be enforceable by all courts and authorities in any part of the Federation

[@joshuafrank5838]

​@@akanohammed9496he's writing jargon thinking he is making a point and sense