The Osun State House of Assembly has begun the process of modifying the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and the Local Government Creation and Administration Law.
The Assembly’s move follows the Supreme Court’s recent decision to provide financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local governments.
During plenary on Tuesday, the Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, announced that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment No 1) Bill, 2024, and the Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) (Harmonised) Bill, 2024, would be amended.
Egbedun insisted that the Assembly look at the revisions.
He said this was to guarantee that the legislative framework was in line with the current legal reality.
He said:
“I trust that each one of us is well-informed about the recent landmark ruling delivered by the Supreme Court, which has authorized financial independence for the 774 Local Governments across Nigeria.
“This significant judgement has brought about the nullification of certain existing laws that were in place.
“In light of this development, I am urging this Honorable House that we promptly initiate the process of amending the current Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) Laws, as well as the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission Law.
“To facilitate this crucial process, I am proposing two new bills for consideration: (i) Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment No 1) Bill, 2024, and Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) (Harmonised) Bill, 2024.
“Let us work collaboratively to enact laws that not only comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling but also promote good governance and effective administration at the local government level.
“Your dedication and expertise in this matter are highly valued, and I am confident that together, we can enact legislation that serves the best interests of our constituents and upholds the principles of democracy.”
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