The deputy senate president alleged that some of the state governors are frustrating local government autonomy because of their interests.
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“The local government system is dead. Their monies are being illegally appropriated by the governors. They will tell you, go and write a request, we want to do this. They write a request purporting to be theirs, and the money will be split by the governors. This is what we see every day. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.
He cautioned governors found guilty of diverting local government allocation to desist from doing so for the sake of the country. “So we thank you very much for your contributions and your demonstration for the well-being of our people, because you demonstrated that you care for those who are at the grassroots of our nation.”
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