The Nigerian Supreme Court, on Thursday, issued a directive to the 36 state governors, granting them seven days to file their defense in a lawsuit concerning local government autonomy.
This lawsuit, filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, challenges the current practices by some state governors who allegedly withhold financial resources from their local government areas (LGAs).
“That within 2 days of service, the plaintiff will reply after being served the reply of the defendant Counter affidavit,” the court stated
