Politics
Supreme Court to Rule on FG’s Suit for Local Government Autonomy Against State Governors
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment on a critical case filed by the Federal Government seeking to enforce autonomy for local governments.
This lawsuit, initiated by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, challenges the practices of state governors who have allegedly undermined the constitutional mandate for democratically elected local government councils.
The AGF’s suit, filed under SC/CV/343/2024, asserts that the 1999 Constitution clearly establishes local governments as a third tier of government that must operate democratically.
The suit accuses state governors of subverting this mandate by dissolving elected councils and appointing caretaker committees, thereby violating the constitutional framework.
The Federal Government’s case includes 27 grounds, arguing that the state governors’ actions constitute a deliberate abuse of power and a subversion of democratic principles.
The AGF seeks the court’s intervention to prohibit state governors from unilaterally dissolving local councils and to mandate that funds allocated to local governments be disbursed directly from the Federation Account.
During the proceedings, it was highlighted that the attorneys general of eight states—Borno, Kano, Kogi, Niger, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Sokoto—were absent despite being served hearing notices.
The court has ordered that these states be served fresh notices and has set the hearing date for May 30, 2024.
The outcome of this case could significantly impact the governance structure in Nigeria, reinforcing the autonomy of local governments and ensuring that funds meant for local development are used appropriately.
The Federal Government argues that adherence to constitutional provisions is essential to uphold democratic governance at all levels.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio publicly criticizes Senator Akpoti for participating in a UN, United Nations meeting.
Senator Natasha Akpoti recently arrives at New York to attend the UN meeting in order to call attention to Nigeria. The Senator attends in hopes to claim justice for women in Nigeria.
However, Senator Akpabio claims she has embarrassed Nigeria in the meeting. He accused Senator Natasha of basing her claims on misleading and unverified facts.
Senator Akpabio stated “I am aware that she distorted the facts and globalized the matter, embarrassing the Senate by giving a different narrative. I appreciate Hon. Kafilat for stepping forward to clarify to the international media that what was presented was completely different from reality.”
Nigerian Activist, VeryDarkMan reacts to viral video of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the United Nations in New York.
Senator Natasha makes headline after her accusations against Senator Akpabio, who denied the claims. The Senator has now been spotted at United Nations in New York, leaving many citizens in curiosity.
It can be noted that Senator Natasha has been suspended from the court for her allegations against Senator Akpabio.
However Senator Natasha calls for justice from international democratic institutions for her unwanted suspension. The Senator claims it as an act of injustice and terms it as an illegal suspension.
VDM reacts to the clip seen and stated the Senator made the wrong move. He claimed that no one can serve her justice from United Nations.
“You are making a lot of mistakes and taking wrong moves, reporting the matter to the United Nations shows that you have the wrong advisers sadly, PLAY THE GAME.”
Veteran journalist and politician Dele Momodu has asserted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the only Nigerian politician capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu.
In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Momodu stated, “Atiku is the only one today who is not afraid of Tinubu. Every other person cannot face him, including Mr. Peter Obi that was used by Atiku [in 2019].”
Momodu also expressed skepticism about the political alliance between President Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
He suggested that Wike might be sidelined after serving his purpose, saying, “Wike, I have no doubts, they [the presidency] will use him and dump him.”
Addressing his stance on not supporting President Tinubu despite past associations, Momodu acknowledged Tinubu’s generosity but criticized any notion of unquestionable authority in politics.
He remarked, “I cannot stand anything that suggests that your word is law and nobody dares challenging it. Even Baba Awolowo, people argued with him.”
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