Apex court to decide on legality of AGF’s freeze on Osun’s council funds amid constitutional battle.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in the case filed by the Osun State Government against Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi over withholding statutory allocations to its 30 local councils. The suit challenges the AGF’s March 2025 directive to freeze funds, citing violation of court rulings affirming elected council leadership legitimacy. Osun seeks release of funds, a declaration that the AGF lacks constitutional power for the seizure, and an injunction against future withholdings. The case raises critical issues of constitutional enforcement, with arguments from both Osun’s and AGF’s counsel awaiting the final verdict.
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