Voice of the people

  WE NEED PEACE TO PROMOTE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  - Wale Adelana The proposed protest by certain discontented political figures not only lack foresight but also display a disregard for national cohesion. Engaging in such actions during a time of socio-economic instability, as we have now, could exacerbate the challenges we face as a people. The anticipated disruptions from these protests will only deepen the existing issues, hindering our collective progress. It is evident that the motivations behind these planned demonstrations are politically charged, with the Kenyan experience being used as a rallying cry. This tactic aims to leverage external examples to galvanize support, but it ultimately distracts from the pressing need for national unity and constructive dialogue as the most veritable mean of dispute resolution. The roadmap for national rebirth, as articulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, represents a critical opportunity for revitalization. This initiati

  Wale Adelana Hails Supreme Court Judgement on Local Government Financial Autonomy By Dada Babajide Razak  APC Chieftain Hon. Wale Adelana has applauded the Supreme Court verdict on local Government financial autonomy in Nigeria.  Speaking on Radio Nigeria Network News on July 11, 2024, he said the verdict is a victory for the people and would impact on the growth of Nigeria's democracy.  He further said the direct allocation to the LGs would enable them to carry out infrastructural development projects in their locality unlike in the recent past when some of them complained of paucity of funds due to the mismanagement associated with the LG funds under the present Joint Account Committee JAC system through which disbursement is done by the various state governments. He mentioned it specifically, that many states have been denying the LGs, the mandatory 10% of revenue from the state. However, he called on he National Assembly to ensure the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NF