2 States Drag FG To Supreme Court Over Alleged Illegal FAAC Deductions

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July 12, 2024

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2 States Drag FG To Supreme Court Over Alleged Illegal FAAC Deductions—-Two states under the control of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Adamawa and Oyo states, have taken legal action against the Federal Government at the Supreme Court, challenging alleged unauthorised deductions from the federation account.

Each state is seeking clarification on Section 162 (1), (2), and (3) of the Nigerian Constitution concerning revenue distribution.

In Suit Number SC/CV/547/2024, Oyo State, represented by Chief Bolaji Ayorinde SAN, is requesting the Supreme Court to prohibit the federal government from making any deductions from the federation account for projects or payments, other than those mandated by the constitution for revenue distribution among federal, state, and local governments.

Oyo State is also asking for a directive to ensure that funds credited to the state and its local government councils are distributed as required by Section 162(4) and (5) of the Constitution.

The suit includes several declarations, such as:
“It is unconstitutional for the federal government to deduct or charge any funds credited to Oyo State in the federation account for any alleged debts or agreements.

The federal government lacks the constitutional authority to manage funds credited to Oyo State in the federation account before revenue distribution.
Any unilateral deductions by the federal government from the amounts due to Oyo State are illegal and void.”

Oyo State’s filing, supported by a 35-paragraph affidavit from the Director of Treasury, Ayanniyi Taiwo Michael, emphasizes that all funds allocated to the state from the federation account should be distributed without deductions.

The affidavit asserts that Oyo State’s entitlement to these funds is constitutionally protected and should be free of any charges or encumbrances.

Similarly, the Adamawa State government is arguing that all funds in the federation account must be distributed to all levels of government without unauthorized deductions. The state stresses that the President must adhere strictly to constitutional provisions in managing and distributing revenue.

Adamawa State is seeking a Supreme Court declaration that any deductions or withholdings by the federal government lacking constitutional backing are unconstitutional. The state emphasizes that the federal government’s authority to manage revenue is limited to what is explicitly allowed by the constitution.

No hearing date has been set for these cases.

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JUST IN: Federal Lawmaker Ajang Alfred Iliya Dumps Labour Party For APC

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December 12, 2024

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JUST IN: Federal Lawmaker Ajang Alfred Iliya Dumps Labour Party For APC—-Thecloudngr that Iliya, who represents the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency’s defection, was announced by Speaker Tajudeen Abass.

Abass informed the House about Alfred’s defection in a letter.

TCN reports that just two days ago, a Rep member from the Labour Party, Daniel Chollom, defected to the APC.

Chollom, in a letter read during plenary by Speaker Tajudeen, cited the Labour Party’s leadership crisis and his desire to support the President in national development as reasons for his decision.

Similarly, about a week ago, four members of the House of Representatives from the LP defected to the APC.

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JUST IN: President Tinubu Announces Fresh Key Appointments (FULL LIST)

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December 8, 2024

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JUST IN: President Tinubu Announces Fresh Key Appointments (FULL LIST)—-TCN reports that Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president (information and strategy) made this known in a statement on Friday evening, December 6.

Onanuga disclosed that President Tinubu appointed Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the organisation’s executive secretary.

Prof. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa state and the Sule Lamido University, Jigawa state.

President Tinubu appointed Prof. Salisu Shehu as executive secretary of the NERDC.

Prof Shehu is a renowned academic in educational and human Psychology. He was said to be instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and was the vice-chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.

The president also announced Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri’s appointment as the National Coordinator of NEPAD.

Jabilu Tsauri holds a Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University.

He is a seasoned administrator with expertise in legislative affairs, global affairs, and democratic governance and vast experience in public service.

Lastly, Tinubu appointed Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the executive secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI.

Yazid Danfulani holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Arts and Management from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom (UK).

He has extensive experience in Banking, Computing, and Business Administration.

He once worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and was also a Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Zamfara State.

According to the presidency, the Nigerian leader believes the appointees’ experience and track record will bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians’ expectations of their respective organisations.

Check out the list of the new appointees below:

Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) – Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu

Executive Secretary, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council – Prof. Salisu Shehu

National Coordinator, New Partnership for Africa Development – Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri

Executive Secretary, SMDF/PAGMI – Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani

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