The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has directly urged state governors to support the establishment of state police and the full implementation of local government autonomy. According to reports, the President appealed during the APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, stressing that Supreme Court rulings must translate into direct financial and administrative independence for local councils.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu called on governors to support state police and LG autonomy
- He emphasized that Supreme Court rulings on autonomy must be fully implemented
- Direct allocation to local councils was highlighted as a critical next step
- The APC National Chairman announced the defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from the PDP
- The party set a January 30, 2026, deadline for mandatory electronic membership registration
- The registration drive aims to enhance party transparency and data integrity
- Tinubu also advocated for greater inclusion of women in the party's national caucus
Sources: Channels TV
