The Kogi State Government has promised to abide by the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.
It also said that those who are calling for a nationwide protest at this time are enemies of Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Informatio, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja, the state capital, shortly after stakeholders meeting with members of the All Progressive Congress.
According to him, the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, also said that the state government under his leadership will ensure that democracy and continued autonomy of Kogi Local Government Councils stands.
The governor reiterated the readiness of his administration to strengthen democracy at the local government level.
Ododo said the October 19, 2024, local government election in the state will be free, fair and credible, urging stakeholders to encourage…