{Just In} Withheld LG Allocation: Supreme Court Takes Final Decision In Case Between FG And Osun State
The Supreme Court dismissed a suit filed by Osun State's Attorney General seeking the release of withheld federal allocations to the state's Local Government Councils. A seven-member panel ruled the suit incompetent, stating Osun State lacked the legal standing to sue on behalf of the Local Government Areas, as they are autonomous entities capable of representing themselves. Justice Idris, delivering the lead judgment, emphasized the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction applies to disputes between a state and the Federal Government. Despite dismissing the suit, the court admonished the Federal Government to fully implement its previous judgment granting fiscal autonomy to all 774 Local Government Areas nationwide.
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Verified on Dec 05, 2025