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ABUJA COURT REJECTS RIVERS BID TO STAY SUIT ON FUND ALLOCATION TO LG
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, has rejected the Rivers State Government’s request to stay proceedings in a suit aimed at stopping fund allocations to local government areas in the state.
According to Channels Television, the court deemed the government’s request frivolous.
The legal action was initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly and Hon. Martin Amaewhule, who brought the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) into the case, seeking a cessation of funds to local governments.
The Rivers State Government opposed the hearing in Abuja but was denied by the court.
Following this, the state government filed an appeal to the Court of Appeal, seeking to halt proceedings in the Federal High Court until the appeal is resolved.
However, Justice Abdulmalik dismissed this motion, labeling it as unmeritorious and mischievous.
The court has insisted on continuing with the case, emphasizing its commitment to hearing the suit despite the state government’s objections.
The outcome of this legal battle could significantly impact the financial operations of local governments in Rivers State, as the court moves forward with proceedings.
