By Sabiu Abdullahi
Senator Sunday Karimi, Chairman of the Senate Services Committee, has announced that the National Assembly plans to pass legislation transferring the responsibility of conducting local government elections from state electoral bodies to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Senator Karimi commended President Tinubu for his courage in returning power to the people, stating, “Since 1999, the third tier of government has been nonexistent. State governments treated them as appendages. No president has been able to change that, but President Tinubu has returned the local government to the owners – the masses.”
He lamented potential resistance from state governors but expressed confidence in the President’s commitment to ensuring the judiciary’s independence.
Senator Karimi aligned himself with the President’s stance, praising his courage and understanding of the people’s needs.
The Senator said it good if capable individuals manage local government funds effectively and prioritise grassroots development. He also highlighted the need for proper allocation of funds, citing past instances of mismanagement or embezzlement. Senator Karimi concluded by assuring that the National Assembly will ensure the legislation is passed and that President Tinubu’s achievement will be remembered, securing his second term.