LG Bill: Don’t Destroy Tinubu’s Legacy, CSO Tells Lagos Assembly

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October 24, 2024

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A coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of Lagos People’s Assembly has warned the state house of Assembly not to destroy the legacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which he holds dear to his heart regarding the creation of local government.

The group who stromed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday to protest the alleged high handedness of Mudashiru Obasa led House said it won’t allow a group of people to rubbish Tinubu’s legacy, nor take over the power of the councillors at the grassroots level.

The co-convener, Kola Abe, who spoke on behalf of the group, said it’s unbecoming that the House will ursurp the role of councillors by suspending a local government chairman.

The group is protesting a contentious bill that seeks to override the autonomy granted to the 774 local governments in Nigeria by the Supreme Court recently.

Abe said, “We want to sound a note of warning to the Lagos State House of Assembly not to take over the role of councillors by suspending a local government chairman.

“The struggle of local government started 21 years ago. You will recall that our pathfinder, President Bola Tinubu, started this struggle for more local government. We also heard that the Lagos Assembly is planning to merge the LCDAs and reduce everything to 20.

“If God has given our leader an initiative to do this years ago, why is Lagos Assembly trying to destroy the legacy of our leader?

“We will not allow that to happen. We’re also surprised that the House is taking over the role of counsellors when the Supreme Court has given them autonomy”, he added.

Also, speaking, Sĥina Loremikan of Campaign Against Impunity said the group has submitted its position that the House should not tamper with the local governments nor pass any motion or resolution that will undermine it.

Responding , Hon Lukman Olumoh, representing Ajeromi Ifelodun 1, who spoke on behalf of the Speaker, assured the protesters that the House will not do anything against the will of the people.

While admitting the gains of the LCDAs over the years, he said it’s the creation of the Assembly, adding that it won’t do anything that will reverse the gains.

It will be recalled that the apex court in a landmark ruling has given the local governments in Nigeria financial autonomy to free the council areas from the stranglehold of governors which had hitherto tied them to their apron strings in the guise of Joint Account.

LG Bill: Don’t Destroy Tinubu’s Legacy, CSO Tells Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated a bill to override the Supreme Court judgement.

During the last public hearing of the bill, a former Senator, Musiliu Obanikoro, chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Rasak Ajala, among other stakeholders have spoken against the bill.

They argue that such should be subjected to a thorough scrutiny and not done without the input of all the stakeholders.

Obanikoro was particularly piqued that the House is having such a bill without the input of the party.

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Watch Moment Shettima, Olowu Reunite At Buratai’s Daughter Wedding [VIDEO]

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July 26, 2026

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Watch Moment Shettima, Olowu Reunite At Buratai’s Daughter Wedding [VIDEO]

” I want to recognise and appreciate all our royal fathers present here, but I wish to single out my friend, His Royal Majesty Olowu of Kuta Kingdom, Oba Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun iii.

He has been my friend for over thirty years ago in my domain here.

I wonder how he navigated his way back to Osun and become a Chief”, above were the words of Vice President Kashim Shettima upon sighting Kabiyesi at the wedding fathiha of the daughter of former chief of army staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai rtd @ Snake Farm, Keffi, Nasarawa State at the weekend

Watch the moment below:

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Aston Villa Complete Alejandro Garnacho Signing from Chelsea on Season-Long Loan with Mandatory Buy Clause

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July 23, 2026

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Aston Villa Complete Alejandro Garnacho Signing from Chelsea on Season-Long Loan with Mandatory Buy Clause—-Unai Emery has landed one of his top transfer targets after Aston Villa reached an agreement with Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho to join on a season-long loan, with a conditional obligation to make the move permanent.

Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan, with a buy clause that will become mandatory if certain conditions are met. The move is expected to be finalized after the 22-year-old completes the remaining formalities following his medical in Birmingham.

The deal represents a significant show of faith from Villa manager Unai Emery, who has long admired Garnacho and had attempted to sign the winger before his move from Manchester United to Chelsea last summer. Emery is understood to have personally pushed for the transfer, believing he can help the Argentine rediscover the form that made him one of the Premier League’s brightest young talents.

Although structured initially as a loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, the agreement includes a conditional obligation to buy. The exact conditions have not been disclosed publicly, but reports indicate they are linked to performance or appearance targets and are widely expected to be met. Garnacho has already agreed personal terms on a four-year contract that will take effect once the permanent transfer is triggered.

Garnacho’s departure comes just one year after Chelsea signed him from Manchester United on a long-term contract. Despite arriving at Stamford Bridge with high expectations, the winger struggled to establish himself as a regular starter, managing only limited league starts as competition for places intensified under new manager Xabi Alonso. Chelsea’s recent club-record £117 million signing of Morgan Rogers further reduced Garnacho’s prospects of regular first-team football, making a move away increasingly likely.

For Aston Villa, the signing is another statement of intent as the club prepares for a campaign that includes UEFA Champions League football. Emery has built a reputation for revitalizing players whose careers have stalled, and Villa believe Garnacho’s pace, direct running and attacking flair can add a new dimension to their frontline. Club officials are confident the Argentine international still possesses the potential to develop into one of the Premier League’s top wingers under Emery’s guidance.

The transfer also continues a busy summer of business between Aston Villa and Chelsea. It follows Chelsea’s acquisition of Morgan Rogers in a British-record £117 million deal, with Garnacho now heading in the opposite direction as both clubs reshape their squads ahead of the new season. While the financial details of the future permanent transfer remain undisclosed, all parties are confident the move will become permanent once the agreed conditions are fulfilled.

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