The appeal came from the AAC in a press release issued by Kayode Babayomi, the party's Oyo Chairman, in response to Makinde's comments following the recent Supreme Court ruling that maintained financial autonomy for all 774 councils in Nigeria.  The African Action Congress (AAC) has called for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's immediate resignation for openly opposing the financial autonomy of local governments.

The appeal came from the AAC in a press release issued by Kayode Babayomi, the party's Oyo Chairman, in response to Makinde's comments following the recent Supreme Court ruling that maintained financial autonomy for all 774 councils in Nigeria.

Governor Makinde had declared that the Federal Republic of Nigeria's constitution and the Supreme Court decision giving local government councils authority conflicted.     He had emphasized that, by the 1999 Constitution, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) would keep depositing local government funds into the States/Local Governments Joint Account.

The AAC Chairman responded to the governor's comments on the matter by stating that Makinde was concerned that the ruling from the Supreme Court would prevent him from purportedly diverting funds intended for the state's councils. "Makinde's concern about local government financial autonomy demonstrates his administration's lack of transparency and corruption," the author stated. If Makinde's corrupt style of governing conflicts with the sovereignty of the local government, he ought to step down from office. The African Action Congress was not shocked by Makinde's response on the day the Supreme Court authorized local governments to have their finances. Makinde has been seen shouting in the media in the past, which is understandable given how his government lacks accountability and openness in its operations.

The money from the local government is Makinde's headache. He is aware that the populace at large will start pressuring their local officials to provide better leadership. Makinde squandered taxpayer funds to set up a selection procedure for the most recent local government elections because he fears being exposed, but it's too late for him. Makinde is determined to thwart any efforts by the local government, as he is aware that this is where the majority of their funding originates from.

His administration is opaque and unaccountable, prioritizing media manipulation and disinformation over sound policymaking. He ought to obey the ruling and adhere to all legal procedures.   "Any local government kangaroo committee that tries to mislead the good people of Oyo State will not be allowed to continue." Oyo State's citizens are fully aware of the benefits of democracy they stand to gain if they can hold the elected chairman and council members responsible. Makinde needs to follow the law and quit tampering with funds allocated to the local government.