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The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State’s suit seeking release of withheld local government allocations, ruling that the state attorney-general lacked standing to sue on behalf of the councils. However, reports indicate the Court also faulted the Federal Government’s withholding of the funds and reaffirmed the principle that allocations should be released directly to duly elected local governments. The judgment has sparked political reactions, including public commendation from Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, who described the ruling as reinforcing due process and local government autonomy. (Sources: The Punch, Premium Times, The Guardian, Dec 5–6, 2025.)
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