The Osun State House of Assembly will amend the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and Local Government Creation and Administration law.
The process of amending the law followed the recent judgment by the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 local governments in Nigeria.
Adewale Egbedun, Speaker of the Assembly disclosed this during plenary on Tuesday and said the bills are slated for amendments including the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment No 1) Bill, 2024, and the Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) (Harmonised) Bill, 2024.
Egbedun said it was to ensure that its legislative framework aligned with the new legal landscape, and maintained that the Assembly needed to delve into the amendments.
“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 judgment 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,” he said.
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