LG Autonomy: Former Agege Legislative Leader Hails Supreme Court Judgement , calls State Assemblies, Council Chairmen to allow councillors breath

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Former  Leader of Agege Local Government Legislative Arm, Hon Muyideen Akolawole Anigbajumo has hailed the judgement of Supreme Court over the  Autonomy of the Local Governments.

Anigbajumo made this known to AgegePulse Magazine Online via phone that Local Governments can now appropriate their funds without interference from State Governors.

He said the judgement is  victory for democracy and the chain that locked Local Governments across 36 States from having direct access to their funds.

Former Agege Council Leader opined that it is now time for State House of Assemblies to allow Local Government Chairmen and their Councillors to breath.

" As a former Councillor and Leader of Legislative Arm of Agege Local Government, it is a big victory for Democracy and rule of law. With this judgement, many Local Government who had been chained by  Governors should be set free.

" During my administration as a Councillor and Legislative Leader, various initiative were been introduced to upholding the rule of law, though it was that welcoming, but we did our best, I believe this judgement shouldn't be a freedom only to   Local Government  Chairmen but the Councillors.

" Likewise, the Council Chairmen should allow the elected Councillors to  do their job of making laws for the Council Areas."

Recall that Supreme Court (on Thursday) declared  that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations.

The seven-man panel, in the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds themselves.

The apex court held that the power of the government is portioned into three arms of government, the federal, the state and the local government.

The court further declared that a state government has no power to appoint a caretaker committee and a local government council is only recognisable with a democratically elected government.

 “A democratically elected local government is sacrosanct and non-negotiable,” the court said.

The judgment held that the use of a caretaker committee amounts to the state government taking control of the local government and is in violation of the 1999 Constitution.

The court ruled that state governments are perpetuating a dangerous trend by refusing to allow democratically elected local government councils to function, instead appointing their loyalists who can only be removed by them.

The court stated that it is the local government that should receive and manage funds meant for local government.

Justice Agim declared, “I hold that the state’s retention of the local government funds is unconstitutional.

“Demands of justice requires a progressive interpretation of the law. It is the position of this court that the federation can pay LG allocations to the LGs directly or pay them through the states.

“In this case, since paying them through states has not worked, justice of this case demands that LG allocations from the federation account should henceforth be paid directly to the LGs.”

The judgment held that the local government council funds must be paid to only democratically elected local government councils stating that “anything other than this will be taken as a gross misconduct.”

“A declaration that the state government has no power or control to keep the local government council money or funds.

“A declaration that the local government council is entitled to the local government allocation.

“An order of injunction restraining the defendants by themselves, agents or privies from spending local government allocation.

“A declaration that no state government should be paid any money meant for the local government.

“An immediate compliance to this judgement,” the apex court declared.

Justice Agim dismissed the objections filed by state governors.

The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Federal Government, seeking to grant full autonomy and direct funding to all 774 local government councils in the country.

The AGF, in the suit predicated on 27 grounds, urged the apex court to issue an order prohibiting state governors from unilateral, arbitrary and unlawful dissolution of democratically elected local government leaders.

The FG further contended that Nigeria as a federation, is a creation of the 1999 Constitution with the President as the Head of the Federal Executive arm of the Federation and has sworn to uphold and give effects to the provisions of the Constitution.

Real Reason Agege LG Leader Was Impeached ...I Was Not Impeached, I Remain The Leader - Anigbajumo

Real Reason Agege LG Leader Was Impeached

...I Was Not Impeached, I Remain The Leader - Anigbajumo..Our party leaders are in control - Anigbajumo

 Agege LG Legislative building

The Agege Local Government Legislative Council on Tuesday impeached Leader Kola Anigbajumo and Majority Leader, Odejobi Kabiru.

Both officers were removed for what the legislators termed imprudence of duty.

, Worldtopnewsng.com earlier reported that the Leader and Majority Leader were impeached.

The former leader was accused of gross misconduct and incompetence while the Majority Leader was impeached over inexperience and insensitive to the sitting of the legislators.

The embattled leader, Kola Anigbajumo and Majority Leader, Odejobi Kabiru addressing supporters on Tuesday

AgegePulse Magazine learnt that, The motion for the impeachment was moved by the Councillors representing Agege Ward C, Hassan Alla and seconded by the councillor representing Agege Ward D, Nojeem Olohuntoyin.

In an exclusive chat with Olohuntoyin who is also the Chairman Committee on Budget and Appropriations said the action of the councillors was a solely legislative matter where 5 of 7 legislators pass a vote of no confidence in the former Leader and Majority Leader.

Councillor representing Agege Ward D, Nojeem Olohuntoyin

“He was removed by 5 out of 7 of us including him. He was removed solely on gross misconduct, he submitted a memo to the Chairman requesting funds without the consent of any of the councillors for our budget retreat. We don’t the analysis of our spending such as hall, facilitators and the rest. This is not the first time for such an incident.”

“None of us is aware of the figures quoted. When confronted, he denied the allegation, since over a week, he has never for one day discuss it on the floor of the House.”

On the gun allegation, Alla challenged Anigbajumo to show his prove “It’s so unfortunate that the former leader is lying. It’s not new though, the case has been reported to Area G Police Command. He who alleges must prove,” Alla said.

While briefing the newsmen, Anigbajumo, said:"I Was Not Impeached, I Remain The Leader"

Councillors representing Agege Ward C, Hassan Alla

Full list of newly elected leaders of the Agege Local Government Legislative Council

1. Hon. Joel Olabode Adigun – Leader
2. Hon. David Abiodun Folarin – Deputy Leader
3. Hon. Abdullahi Hassan Alla – Majority Leader
4. Hon. Adekunle Rasidat Shalewa – Chief Whip according to worldtopnewsng.com. com

Future Matters Concepts Honours Anigbajumo, Dedicates Award to Students

...urges students on Skills Acquisition

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The name of Hon. Kolawole Anigbajumo has turned to a household name when it comes to giving back to the community,

As a Tailor and Leader of Agege Local Government Legislative Arm, the reward for  service to God and humanity have earned him an award by Future Matters Concepts, FMC  in a program organized for outgoing secondary School students, in Agege tagged "Beyond Secondary Education, What Next" 8.0.


He was honoured in an event held yesterday at Dami Event Centre, Agege for his commitment and passion in empowering youths.

According to the Convener, Walex Adeleye said that, the award was conferred on him over his contributions and passion towards the brighter future of young people in Agege.

Recall, Anigbajumo was a teacher/instructor at Agege Local Government Vocational centre in 2006 with a stipends aiming at imparting knowledge to young ones.

In a remark, Anigbajumo narrated his life story as a successful tailor and now a legislator.

"The tailoring job has help me to achieve my desired tertiary education which has placed me where I am today, as the Leader and No.3 man in the recent administration in Agege.
Though it's God doing and I give thanks to the Almighty".

He urged all the participating students to always focus on their studies and imbibe the culture of acquiring a vocational skill while growing up in life.

while receiving  the award, "I thanked the initiative of FMC for organizing such laudable program, I once again dedicated this Award to students as they are the brighter and shining stars of tomorrow". Anigbajumo concluded.

Bet9ja Elephant Cup: Organisers say crowd control is major challenges

by Sam October 28, 2019

AgegePulse Magazine

Organisers of Bet9ja Elephant Cup say crowd control at Ashade Palace pitch, Ogba, Agege, Lagos venue is a major challenge facing the five-a-side grassroots soccer tournament.

Hundreds of spectators during the Bet9ja Elephant Cup matches at Ashade Palace Ogba Agege on Sunday Richard Akin-Oshungboye, an adviser of Elephant Cup Football Organising Committee, said that over 3000 soccer fans crowded to watch three league matches played on Sunday at the mini pitch meant for 1000 spectators.

Results, Gettinge FC draw 2-2  with Scope FC, while Sango Agege FC defeated Iyalode FC 2-1 and Keke United FC also defeated Ghetto FC with 4-3 on Sunday. “The league have been in existence for more than 20 years and the venue keep witnessing more crowd on weekly basis,” said Akin-Oshungboye, also an aide to Speaker of Lagos Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.

He advised the players to always demonstrate spirit of sportsmanship during the games to avoid casualties during and after the matches. He urged both the government and corporate bodies to support the grassroots league for better performance of the teams and make the pitch more conducive for the games.

In his remarks, Kola Anigbajumo, the Leader, Agege Local Government Legislative Council, gave kudos to the organisers of the competition for puting in place the grassroots soccer among communities in the area. “This competition has given youths in Agege an opportunity to come together in unity for the betterment of the community.

“We socialise, relate with one another at the same time discuss on how the community can move forward. “It is a very good opportunity and I want to advise other communities to emulate this type of sport development by bringing the youths together in unity,” he said.

Anigbajumo also advised the youths to shun violence during the matches.
Adetobi Osadipe, a representative of Nigerbev, one of the sponsors of the competition, in his remarks, hailed youths in the community for participating in grassroots football.

“In fact this league is fantastic, it is well organised and all the various supporters are friendly, no violence, everything is going smoothly despite the crowded environment.

Anigbajumo, councillors to embark on Y2018 Legislative Budget Consideration.

AgegePulse Magazine

The legislative Arm of Agege Local Government Area under the leadership of Hon. Anigbajumo Akolawole will tomorrow embark on Year 2018 Legislative Budget Retreat.

The retreat is aimed to dissect the content of the Budget presented to the house few months ago by the Executive Chairman of Agege, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi.

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