Question

why are local government are necessary in a democracy ?

Answer 1

The idea of local government is channelled towards bringing the government closer to the people. In a country like Nigeria with large population of over 160 million people, it is logical to understand that most persons would not have ordinarily had access to governmental facilities as they do now. The local government acts as a reassuring factor to people who are far from the cities or mainland, that even in their respective distances, the government has their interest at heart