FG Threatens Contempt Suit Against Governors Over LG Autonomy Disregard

The Attorney General of the Federation has threatened to file contempt suit against governors who have ignored LG autonomy directives. The governors' lawyers risk facing sanctions from the Local Government Councils and Development Authorities (LPDC).

The Federal Government (FG) has threatened to issue contempt suits against governors who have failed to implement the LG Autonomy Act, citing their actions as treasonous. According to Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, state attorneys general and lawyers advising errant governors risk facing sanctions from the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Council (LPDC). The government's move is seen as a stern warning to ensure compliance with the law, which aims to grant local governments more autonomy. Fagbemi's statement underscores the FG's determination to uphold the rule of law and protect the country's constitutional framework.