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In a surprising and highly questionable decision, the Federal High Court recently issued a ruling blocking the release of constitutionally mandated federation allocations to Rivers State due to an internal issue: the absence of an Appropriation Law.
The Constitution of Nigeria is unequivocal when it comes to federation allocations. These funds, distributed from the Federation Account, represent the lifeblood of state finances and the essence of Nigeria’s federal structure. It is a state’s constitutional right to receive its allocated funds, with no caveats or exceptions that allow the Federal Government, or any federal agency, to withhold them for internal matters within a state.
In the interest of Nigeria’s democracy, it is crucial that judicial officers adhere to constitutional principles and respect the autonomy of each state. Our federal structure relies on a delicate balance that cannot be compromised by rulings that encroach on state rights. Nigeria’s courts must be reminded that their role is to interpret the law, not to legislate from the bench or permit federal interference where it is constitutionally unwarranted.
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