Just In: Supreme Court reserves judgment in dispute over LG autonomy

The Supreme Court on Thursday, 13th of June, reserved judgment in the suit filed for the Federal Government by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) against States about the dispute over the autonomy of Local Governments in the country.

A seven-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba stated that a date for the judgment will be communicated to parties and their counsel.

Justice Garba announced the reservation of the judgment shortly after lawyers to parties adopted their final addresses and made final submissions.

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