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“So, this is a challenge to the anti-corruption agencies and I know that they are up to the task.” He argued that it was unnecessary to preach to those who will be at the helm of affairs at the local government level because they are expected to be able to read and write and differentiate right from wrong.
“They are not to be over-sighted by anybody, except by the critical anti-corruption agencies – the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the police and others, when the need arises.
Fagbemi warned LG Chairmen that while state governors enjoy autonomy, reverse is the case for them, adding that they would end up going to jail alone if a governor ask them to commit a crime and they accept.
Speaking on claims that the verdict may not have any meaningful impact unless the task of conducting local government elections is transferred to another body, Fagbemi said that such issues would be addressed when they arise.
The AGF urged the various anti-corruption agencies to be up and doing because they are required to oversight the deployment of funds at the Local Government level..
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