“Apart from the state governors, the chairmen of the councils leverage on the scenario created by the governors to enrich themselves. “This practice has crippled local governments, preventing them from fulfilling their statutory functions.It was noted that amending the Constitution is imperative. “The state governors’ stranglehold on local governments is driven by greed and a disregard for democratic laws. “It is time for the people to mobilize, demanding not only autonomy but also transparent monthly allocation reports for local governments. We must recognize the current political and constitutional realities and ask critical questions about the intentions of state governors who oppose local government autonomy.