In a related development, Legit.ng reported that former president Goodluck Jonathan also declared his readiness to fight for full autonomy for the local councils in 2012.
Jonathan said no meaningful development could be achieved in the country if the councils were not vibrant and not allowed to function.
He said since the councils were the closest tier of government to the people, the rising wave of insecurity in the country would have been reduced if they were functioning well.
Source: Legit.ng
