Inadequate Funds: Local governments do not have enough funds with which to operate. Their responsibilities are far greater than the funds allocated to them.
Embezzlement of funds: Some council officials embezzle funds granted to them to run the council. This reduces the amount of funds available for public services.
Bribery and corruption: Some council officials demand and take bribe before they perform their normal duties.
Nepotism and favouritism: Some officials use their authority to give undue favour to relations and friends, for instance, in the award of contracts.
Lack of qualified personnel: Some council workers lack the required qualifications for their jobs. This affects the efficiency of local government.
Political Interference: The central or state government do interfere unduly with the work of local councils. This slow down work in the local governments
Inefficient personnel: Some council personnel are very inefficient. This affects productivity.
The size of the Local Government: Some local government are too small to the extent that they are unable to generate enough funds to perform their functions.
Over Dependence on federal govt. for funds: Frequent interference by central and state govt. reduces local govt. Autonomy.
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