Why Governors Are Against Local Govt Autonomy – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku, has explained the rationale behind the opposition of local government autonomy by some state governors.
Ajanaku, who addressed journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday insisted that the main reason was corruption.
He added that some governors were against the autonomy of local government in the country because some of them have no human feelings and no consideration for the masses.
“Why are the governors adamant and unwilling to allow local government in their states to enjoy absolute and sincere autonomy?
“The main reason they are stubborn on the issue is corruption and no human feelings, no consideration for the masses”, he said.
While reacting to the lingering crises rocking the local government in the state, Ajanaku called for caution, as he warned parties involved to allow the rule of law to take pre-eminence.
“The political atmosphere in Nigeria is saturated already, it can’t admit any further pressure or unrest. It is on this premise that I, the Asiwaju Odo O’odua appeal to whoever has intention to foment trouble, or act as agent to cause crises in the state to have a rethink.
“Oyo State is our territory and Ibadan is our home, we can’t afford to fold arms and allow some individuals to destroy our land which everyone in Nigeria testified to as the most peaceful and accommodating state in Nigeria. All the parties involved should wait for the ruling of the competent court and obey every order granted by the Judges. Whoever disobey court order will be held responsible and pay for his foolishness in a painful way irrespective of his political affiliation or status.
“No one should think he has monopoly of hooliganism /thuggery, we shall do all within our capacity to support the security agencies to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the offenders and criminals. Once more, I’m appealing to all parties involved or affected by the local government councils’ tussles in Oyo State to tread with caution.