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Wike backs Tinubu’s move for local government autonomy

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Wike says he has no apology for backing the move for local government autonomy.
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, threw his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to actualise local government autonomy.
Wike disclosed this at the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, on Monday.
The Minister, who said he had no apology for backing the move for local government autonomy, urged residents of local government areas to hold their council leaders accountable.
He lauded the good working relationship he and the Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, have with the chairmen of the six area councils of the FCT.
“Since we were appointed as ministers, we have worked together, they have collaborated with us.
“I stand to challenge anybody, since we came as ministers, I don’t even know how much they get. I have never bothered to ask, and I am not interested to know.
“I have my own allocation; they have their own allocation and that is why I supported Mr President, and I have no apology to anybody.
“What they do with their allocations, let the people ask them; let them be accountable to their people and let us be accountable to what has been given to us,” Wike said.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, had on Aug. 21, inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce July 11 Supreme Court’s judgement, granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria.
The goal is to ensure that local governments are granted full autonomy, allowing them to function effectively without interference from state governments.
The move is in line with Tinubu’s efforts to appropriately implement the provisions of the Constitution, which recognises local governments as the third tier of government.
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[VIDEO]: Akpabio's ally calls Ezekwesili an ‘insult to womanhood’ in heated exchange over Natasha's case

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A heated altercation broke out on Tuesday, March 25, between Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North and former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili during a Senate committee hearing.
The confrontation occurred at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions session, which was reviewing a fresh petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Ezekwesili was present alongside Abiola Akiode, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel, and petitioner Zubairu Yakubu.
Tensions escalated when Yakubu attempted to speak while committee chairman Neda Imaseun was addressing the session.
He was asked to mute his microphone, prompting Ezekwesili to intervene.
Nwaebonyi, appearing as a witness for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, interrupted her, leading to an immediate clash.
“Compose yourself and stop making noise,” Ezekwesili told the senator.
The remark triggered an explosive response from Nwaebonyi, who shot back angrily.
“You’re a fool. What do you mean? Why are you talking to me like that? I will not take it. You’re an insult to womanhood. People like you cannot be here,” he retorted.
VIDEO: 'You're an insult to womanhood' | 'Keep your mouth shut' — Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili trade words at senate hearing on Natasha Akpoti's petition pic.twitter.com/VDWgzUe4CH
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Ezekwesili did not hold back, calling Nwaebonyi a “hooligan,” further aggravating the situation.
The fiery exchange briefly disrupted the proceedings before order was restored.
In the aftermath, committee chairman Imaseun announced that the matter had been taken to court, abruptly ending the hearing.
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