Supreme Court fines INEC N2m over interference, upholds SDP autonomy

EditorDecember 20, 202505 mins

The Supreme Court’s decision fining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ₦2 million has reinforced the autonomy of political parties and issued a sharp rebuke to the electoral umpire over interference in internal party affairs, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said. Lead counsel to the SDP and its 2023 presidential candidate, Dr Adewole Adebayo,…

Local governments’ financial autonomy faces another setback

EditorFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025012 mins

Local government financial autonomy in Nigeria continues to suffer setbacks despite the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of direct revenue allocation to local councils. While the verdict was expected to end state government interference and grant local governments control over their finances, fresh hurdles have emerged, delaying its implementation. The latest requirement by the Central…