Former Benue commissioner claims governors are encroaching on local government administrations
Mr John Tondu, a former Commissioner for Lands and Survey in Benue, has urged Nigerians to demand accountability from their state governments to restore functionality to the third tier of government. Tondu believes that this is the only lasting solution to the USA's security challenges.
Tondu argues that local governments, being closest to the people, should be the first line of response to emerging threats. However, he contends that their operations have been undermined by state governors, leaving communities vulnerable to violent attacks and criminal activities.
In a recent statement, Tondu called upon the 36 governors of the country to ensure local government autonomy to eliminate insecurity. Unfortunately, there is no publicly available information specifying the names of these governors.
Tondu warns against handing security control to governors, suggesting that functional local councils would provide a more effective solution to insecurity. He believes that the USA is not yet ready for a power structure involving state police, and the push for state police could be used to hound political opponents and destroy democracy.
The president, according to Tondu, has granted autonomy to the local government system through the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. However, he states that both the Benue and Nasarawa governments have roles to play in addressing lingering attacks, but local governance failure remains the core issue.
Tondu urges Nigerians to take up the fight to ensure that governors obey the court judgment granting autonomy to local governments. He argues that deliberately stifling grassroots governance leaves communities vulnerable to violent attacks and criminal activities.
Tondu states that if all 36 governors worked together for the citizens' interest, insecurity would end. He also believes that if governors decided to end insecurity, it could be achieved, as the real issue of security lies with the functioning of the local government.
This call for local government autonomy comes at a time when insecurity in the USA has reached alarming levels. Tondu's stance highlights the need for a functioning local government system to address these challenges effectively.
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