A.G OF LAGOS STATE V. A.G. OF FEDERATION

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- The case involves a dispute between the Government of Lagos State and the Federal Government of Nigeria regarding the allocation of funds to local government councils. - The Government of Lagos State argues that the President does not hav

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Suit Number:SC.70/2004

Judges:MUHAMMADU LAWAL UWAIS JSC IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI JSC ANTHONY IKECHUKWU IGUH JSC SAMSON ODEMWINGIE UWAIFO JSC NIKI TOBI JSC DENNIS ONYEJIFE EDOZIE JSC SUNDAY AKINOLA AKINTAN JSC

Counsel:Alhaji Femi Okunnu, SAN, Professor O. Osinbajo, SAN, Kola Awodein, SAN, Rickey Tarfa, SAN, Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, LawaI Pedro HDCL, Ade lpaye, Esq., Oduyebo Olajide, Adebayo Haroun, State Counsel, Mohammed Salau, Esq., Idowu Mafimisebi, Esq., O. Jolaawo Esq., M. Afikuyomi [Mrs.] Esq., P. Tarfa [Miss] Esq., K. Olowookere Esq., O. Obiajulu [Miss], A. Nwogbe Esq., Waheed Gbadamosi Esq. and O. Yusuf For the Appellant Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, Tayo Oyetibo, SAN, O. Okunloye, Vi Obong Akpan Esq., B. l Akomolafe, Esq., A. Adegoke, Wale Aladedoye, Esq., Dotun Sowemimo Esq. Alh. Abdullahi Ibrahim, SAN, Adetunji Oyeyipo, SAN, O. Soyebo [Mrs.] Esq., R. Oguyeso Esq. as Amici Curiae for the Respondent

Other Citations:A.-G., Lagos State v. A.-G., Fed (2004) 18 NWLR (Pt.904)1 (2004) 20 NSCQR 99, (2003) 2 NWLR (Pt. 833) 1, (2004) JELR 54426 (SC), (2003) JELR 55560 (SC), (2003) JELR 74521 (SC)

UWAIS, C.J.N. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The dispute between the parties in this suit arose from a circular letter addressed to all the Governors of the States and all the Local Government Chairmen in the States by the Minister of State in the Federal Ministry of Finance. The circular letter reads as follows:-

"Circular

Ref No. F.12090/IVII2/322

Office of the Honourable Minister of

State for Finance,

Ahmadu Bello Way,

Abuja.

19th April, 2004

All State Governors,

All Local Government Chairmen

Re: Local Government Elections and Allocation of Funds From the Federation Account to LGAs

I wish to draw your attention to the attached letter from Mr. President in which he raised some constitutional issues concerning the allocations to Local government Councils from the Federation Account.

2. Kindly ensure compliance, please.

Sgd.

Mrs. Nenadi E. Usman

Honourable Minister of State"

The letter in question so attached, which was addressed to the Minister of Finance by the President of the…

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A.G OF LAGOS STATE
V.
A.G. OF FEDERATION