The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has condemned the illegal dissolution of local government councils by state governors, describing it as a treasonable offence.
Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of an event organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja, Fagbemi emphasized that such actions violate both the Nigerian Constitution and the Supreme Court’s rulings.
Represented by Director of Civil Appeals, Tijani Gazali, the AGF expressed concern that despite clear constitutional provisions protecting the autonomy of local governments, some governors and state assemblies continue to unlawfully dissolve elected councils.