The Federal High Court, Awka Division, has slated May 22, 2024, to hear the suit filed by activist and politician, Dr Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, challenging the prolonged undemocratic constitution of local government administration in Anambra State.
In suit no FHC/AWK/CS/90/2024, which he instituted through originating summons, the plaintiff requested for nine consequential reliefs/directing orders, premised on the interpretation of the previous judgement of the court on the same matter, in suit no. FHC/EN//CS/2005, delivered on September 26, 2006 by Justice A. L. Allagoa of the Federal High Court Enugu Division.
Other consequential reliefs sought by the plaintiff include “an order to compel the 2nd to 8th defendants to render public account before the court, of all funds, illegally expended by them or agents and privies, during their respective administrations, while executing their illegal and unconstitutional usurpation of offices at the local government council areas in Anambra State, by tampering with public funds, excluding salaries and allowances of local government council employees and workers...
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