The Senate has expressed its full support for the Supreme Court’s judgement of 11 August 2024, which granted financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Councils across Nigeria.
Citing Section 287 of the 1999 Constitution, which makes Supreme Court judgements enforceable nationwide, Aliero urged the Senate not to “over-flog” the issue.
He said, “Supreme Court judgements are enforceable across the country.
He noted that this provision must be amended to allow for the full implementation of the Supreme Court judgement.
These simultaneous motions led to confusion, prompting many senators to consult with the Senate President, resulting in an emergency closed-door session at 12:46 p.m.
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