The Supreme Court is set to deliver a judgment on Thursday in a suit filed by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors, seeking full autonomy for the 774 local governments in Nigeria. The parties involved in the suit have been notified through their lawyers, and the notice for the judgment delivery was served on the Federal Government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja.
The outcome of this judgment is highly anticipated, as it could have significant implications for the governance and administration of local governments in Nigeria. The Federal Government’s push for full autonomy for local governments has been met with resistance from state governors, who argue that it could lead to a loss of revenue and autonomy for states.
The Supreme Court’s decision is expected to provide clarity and direction on this contentious issue, and its impact will be closely watched by stakeholders in the governance and political spheres.