I’ll adhere to S/Court ruling on LG autonomy – Katsina gov 

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina state has said he would implement the decision of the Supreme Court on local government autonomy.

The apex court had granted LG autonomy following a suit filed by the federal government against state governors.

Sequel to this, the Senate had introduced a bill to establish a commission that would be saddled with the responsibility of conducting LG elections.

The Katsina governor in a statement on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, in Abuja, said local governments in Katsina already enjoy a significant level of autonomy.

He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to upholding the constitution.

The statement quoted governor Radda as speaking 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.”