Supreme Court: Adamawa sues FG over distribution of revenue from federation account
Adamawa Government Seeks Interpretation Of Section 162 Of The Constitution Before The Apex Court
The Adamawa State Government is seeking the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Section 162 (1), (2) and (3) of the Constitution regarding the distribution of revenue from the Federation Account. They argue that:
1. The entire sum in the Federation Account must be distributed among all levels of government without deductions, except as permitted by law.
2. The President must comply strictly with the Constitution in managing and distributing revenue.
3. All revenue collected, except those exempted by the Constitution, must be paid into the Federation Account for distribution to all tiers of government.
4. The Federal Government has no discretion to withhold or deduct revenue for any purpose not expressly permitted by the Constitution.
In essence, the Adamawa State Government is seeking a declaration that:
– The Federal Government must distribute the entire revenue from the Federation Account without deductions, except as permitted by law.
– Any deductions or withholdings made without constitutional backing are unconstitutional.
– The Federal Government’s discretion to manage revenue is limited to only what is expressly permitted by the Constitution.
The State Government is seeking a strict interpretation of the Constitution to ensure that revenue distribution is done in a transparent and constitutional manner, without arbitrary deductions or withholdings by the Federal Government.
Humwashi Wonosikou
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
10:07:2024
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