The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Oyo State, Adegboyega Adegoke, has pledged to implement local government financial autonomy if elected governor in 2027.
Adegoke made the pledge during a visit to Oyo Federal Constituency, comprising Atiba, Afijio, Oyo West and Oyo East local government areas, according to a statement issued by his media office on Tuesday.
He said granting local governments financial autonomy would enhance grassroots development and enable councils to maintain rural roads more effectively.
“I am a staunch advocate of the autonomy granted to local governments, as they represent the closest tier of government to the people. The state government is often distant from the grassroots and may not be readily accessible to the local population.
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