LOCAL GOV ERNMENT AUTONOMY AND THE BOTCHED NIGERIAN 1999 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS: THE ‘COVERT’ AGENDA

Abstract

The cry for the autonomy of local governments in Nigeria is no longer news'. This study reveals the need for a constitutional amendment to make local governments masters over their finances, exist and function as envisaged by the Constitution and be free from the manipulations of governments of states. This study recommends inter alia for an action challenging the extent of the powers of governors over the State Joint Local Government Account. The appendix consists of some important parts of the botched Constitutional Amendment Bill. 2016 which remains relevant til! date. Key words: Local Government, autonomy. Federation Account.