By Ismail Abdulaziz
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has called for a review of the sharing formula of federal allocations to meet the democratic needs of citizens.
Idris also called for a critical look at the issue of the establishment of the Police to be managed by state governments across the federation.
In an interview with newsmen on Friday in Abuja, Idris said the revenue sharing formula was lopsided in favour of the federal government to the detriment of the states.
He said the three arms of government have responsibilities to people that elected them, adding that one arm should not therefore take a proportion that is of disadvantage to the rest.
“A situation where the federal government takes 55 per cent of the total share of the revenue was to say the least unfair. We must look at the formula in order to meet our campaign promises to our citizens.
“When you look at it, the states and local governments are the closest to the people and most of challenges faced directly by…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
