Former Vice President, ATIKU ABUBAKAR has welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming fiscal autonomy for local government councils across Nigeria.

In a statement, ATIKU described the ruling as a win for the people of Nigeria and a step in the right direction.

He criticised the earlier arrangement, stating that it was borne out of politics of hasty compromise.

The former Vice President also advocated for an expansion of fiscal autonomy beyond Federation Account allocations.