Lagos Lawmakers Summon AG Over Supreme Court Judgement on Local Governments Autonomy
- The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited the Attorney-General to clarify the Supreme Court judgement on local governments, seeking to understand the implications for the state
- The lawmakers also commended the police for a successful operation against kidnappers and encouraged the creation of state police
- They also applauded the First Lady's initiative to promote subsistence agriculture and food sufficiency
The Lagos state House of Assembly has invited the state's Attorney-General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, to provide clarity on the recent Supreme Court judgement regarding local governments in Nigeria.
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The lawmakers aim to understand the implications of the apex court's decision on the Constitution and the management of local government funds, Tribune reported.
The Supreme Court ruled that the 774 local government councils should receive funds directly from the Federal Government and manage them independently, declaring allocations to caretaker committees illegal.
Ruling after a voice vote by lawmakers at plenary on Thursday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, ruled:
"There is a need for us to seek clarification and understanding of this judgement. It will be good to invite the Attorney-General to brief us and give his understanding so that we do not run foul of the judgement."
The Lagos state House of Assembly seeks to ensure they are in compliance with the judgement.
In other developments, the lawmakers commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, for a successful operation that eliminated nine kidnappers in the state.
They also called for the creation of state police to support the federal police system.
Additionally, the House applauded the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for promoting subsistence agriculture and encouraging Nigerians to have gardens in their homes, aiming to achieve food sufficiency.
The Speaker, Obasa, emphasized the need for stakeholders to work together to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in Lagos state.
Lagos Assembly rejects IGP's position on state Police
Legit.ng had earlier reported that the Lagos state House of Assembly had communicated its staunch disapproval of the country's Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on his stance on state policing
The IGP had said that the state police in Nigeria would be grossly abused by state governors who would be using the law enforcement agency for their own selfish interests
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