Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Osun LG Funds Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in a case filed by Osun State against the Federal Government over the withholding of local government funds. The court, led by Justice Moham Idri, held that the Federal Government's actions were unconstitutional and arbitrary.
The judgment emphasized the need to ensure that funds are directly allocated to local government accounts. While the ruling brought jubilation to the APC-led state government, the court dismissed allegations of contempt against Osun State for not paying the required funds.
This decision settles the dispute and marks a significant legal victory for local governments in Nigeria.
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