LunagisthubAbia Councillor Resigns Over Financial Constraints, Cites State Government Interference
The leader of the Osisioma Ngwa Legislative Council, Hon. Victor Ngwakwe, has resigned due to immense pressure from constituents to deliver basic services despite lacking direct funding. Ngwakwe, representing Osokwa Ward, accused the Abia State Government of violating the 1999 Constitution and Local Government Act by controlling local government allocations.
Councillors in Osisioma Ngwa face significant challenges, including .
Councillors don’t participate in project planning, budgeting, or fund allocation.
Each councillor receives only N240,000, making it difficult to deliver basic services.
Councillors are not involved in project approval or monitoring, leading to a lack of transparency.
Ngwakwe’s resignation highlights concerns about the financial management of local government funds in Abia State. The state government’s control over local government allocations contradicts the Constitution, which mandates local government autonomy.
The resignation has sparked concerns about the plight of councillors and the delivery of basic services. While the state government has not commented on the issue, sources indicate potential pressure to review financial management practices. The deputy leader of the Osisioma Ngwa Legislative Council is currently acting as the new leader, and the councillors’ association in the state has yet to comment.
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