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The Rivers chapter of the Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria (ALGON) has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of withholding funds meant for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state, Daily Trust reports.
The association said this has denied the third tier of government of its ability to function effectively.
The LG chairmen said the action of the Governor was tantamount to proscribing local government councils in the state.
According to the newspaper, the State ALGON Chairman, Hon. Allwell Ihunda, stated this at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
“It has come to the notice of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Rivers State chapter that the Rivers State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has neglected, failed and deliberately refused to hold the statutory Joint Account Allocation Committee Meeting which is the prerequisite for the release and disbursement of funds due to the local government in the State Joint Local Government Accounts.
“And has continued to withhold the statutory allocations due to the 23 local government councils of Rivers State since the month of April, 2024.
