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.”
