Appreciation series....
CASES PROFESSOR OSINBAJO WON FOR THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT AS ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND COMMISSIONER OF JUSTICE (1999 – 2000)

Professor Oluyemi Osinbajo became the face of law in Lagos where, during his tenure as the Attorney-General and Justice Commissioner (1999-2007), he introduced major reforms that catapulted the state’s Judiciary to its current enviable height that it now serves as a reference point in judicial efficiency in the country.

Prof. Osinbajo’s appointment as Attorney-General was informed by his reform-minded contributions to the justice sector while he served in 1999, as a member and Secretary of a Think-Tank and Transition Work Group, a body set up by then newly elected Governor Tinubu, to deliberate on strategies for transition from military to democratic government in Lagos State.

During Prof Osinbajo’s years as Lagos Attorney General (1999-2007), the state engaged in many legal battles with the Federal Government then headed by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. To Prof Osinbajo’s credit, Lagos state won most of the cases. Some of the cases are highlighted below

Urban And Regional Planning (2001-2003)

One of such was the suit marked: SC.353/2001 between the AG, Lagos (Professor Osinbajo) and AG of the Federation. It was instituted in 2001 by the Lagos State Government to, among others, challenge the constitutionality or otherwise of the Urban and Regional Planning Act, 1992.

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo won the case for Lagos state where in its judgment on May 13, 2003, the Supreme Court held that the state government possessed control over the physical planning and developmental control within their territory. It also held that all development permits issued by the Federal Government to the buyers of its properties in Lagos from 1999 to that date subsisted, but henceforth, owners of such properties must obtain relevant permits from the state government.

State Control Of Natural Resources (2001-2002)

Prof Yemi Osinbajo also led the Lagos team in the celebrated case over control of natural resources located within the Continental Shelf of the country. The dispute was between the Federal Government and the eight littoral states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross-River, Delta, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Rivers States in relation to the southern (or seaward) boundary of each of these states.

In the suit marked: SC28/2001 initiated by the Federal Government at the Supreme Court in 2001, the FG argued that the southern (or seaward) boundary of each of the states is the low-water mark of the land surface of such state of the seaward limit of inland waters within the state, as the case so requires. It contended that natural resources located within the Continental Shelf of Nigeria are not derivable from any state of the Federation, a position countered by the eight littoral states.

Prof. Osinbajo-led team won the case for Lagos State where Justice Michael Ogundare, who read the lead judgment on April 5, 2002, held that “the seaward boundary of a littoral state within the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the purpose of calculating the amount of revenue accruing to the Federation Account directly from any natural resources derived from that state pursuant to Section 162(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 is the low-water mark of the land surface thereof or (if the case so requires as in the Cross River State with an archipelago of islands) the seaward limits of inland waters within the state. And this shall be my judgment in respect of the plaintiff's case.”

On Statutory Allocation To States (2004)
Prof. Osinbajo also led the Lagos team in the suit marked: S.C. 70/2004 between the AG, Lagos State and AG of the Federation instituted in 2004 by the state government to challenge the directive by then President Obasanjo to the effect that statutory allocation to states that created local governments, be withheld by the Finance Minister.

Dissatisfied with these directives, the Lagos State Government sued the Federal Government at the Supreme Court. While Prof. Osinbajo conducted the case on behalf of his state, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) led the Federal Government’s team.

In its judgment on December 10, 2004, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Lagos State led by Prof. Osinbajo. The Supreme Court held among others, that it was wrong for the Federal Government to withhold statutory allocations due to the states under any guise.

On Criminal Offences During The Military Era
Prof Osinbajo led the prosecuting team when the state decided to prosecute former Chief of Army Staff, General Ishaya Bamaiyi; former Chief Security Officer to the late General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha; his son, Mohammed Abacha; Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Rabo Lawal among others for alleged criminal offences during the military era.

On Tobacco Targeting Young And Underage Persons In Their Advertising And Marketing
Prof. Osinbajo was instrumental in the prosecution of the suit brought against British -American Tobacco Nigeria Ltd (BAT), International Tobacco Limited and four others on the ground that they were allegedly targeting young and underage persons in their advertising and marketing in spite of the obvious knowledge of the adverse effect and severe health implications of their products.

I hate politics

Osibanjo is an erudite SAN

I like his courage .. standing up against Tinubu in the face of threats .. and all ..

He got balls .

Nice one Prof.

HE IS A BRILLIANT LAWYER AND PROFESSOR OFLAW.

All the legal reforms and ensuing battle instituted by then governor of Lagos state, Tinubu advocated and defended by Prof. Osinbanjo was commendable and made them a formidable pair in the struggle back then.

HOWEVER, THE PROF OF LAW TURNED TURNCOAT AND RESORTED TO TREACHERY.

His brilliance in the field of law and jurisprudence does not take away the personae for BETRAYAL, thereby the TRAITOR he later became.

THE LATER MADE AND EXPOSED HIM FOR WHAT HE TRULY WAS, THE treacherous and the supplanter.

The guy con fumbled at the end

Softmirror:


I SO MUCH LOVE TINUBU. IF TINUBU WERE TO BE A FOOTBALL COACH NA ALL TIME WINNER HIM GO BE. ALWAYS SEARCHING FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST, AND BLENDING THEM AS A TEAM. ALL THAT NIGERIA NEEDS IS A PRESIDENT WITH AN EFFICIENTLY FUNCTIONAL PRESIDENCY. AS FOR OSINBANJO, HE WAS BEEN CARRIED AWAY BY FANTASTIC FANTASY JUST LIKE IT IS WITH PETER OBI'S SUPPORTERS. THE REALITY EVEN THOUGH VERY OBVIOUS, THE CHOICE OF SENTIMENTS HAS BLINDED THE EYES AND MINDS OF THE SELF DELUDED. Take a look at Osinbanjo's facial expression as Tinubu proves to him that he is the BOSS. Frigga13
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VREY TRULY.

I am even informed that he is easily readily forgiving the moment the offender expresses remorse and contrite.

HE IS TRULY AN ASIWAJU AND A PROVEN TRUE LEADER.

Softmirror:


I SO MUCH LOVE TINUBU. IF TINUBU WERE TO BE A FOOTBALL COACH NA ALL TIME WINNER HIM GO BE. ALWAYS SEARCHING FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST, AND BLENDING THEM AS A TEAM. ALL THAT NIGERIA NEEDS IS A PRESIDENT WITH AN EFFICIENTLY FUNCTIONAL PRESIDENCY. AS FOR OSINBANJO, HE WAS BEEN CARRIED AWAY BY FANTASTIC FANTASY JUST LIKE IT IS WITH PETER OBI'S SUPPORTERS. THE REALITY EVEN THOUGH VERY OBVIOUS, THE CHOICE OF SENTIMENTS HAS BLINDED THE EYES AND MINDS OF THE SELF DELUDED. Take a look at Osinbanjo's facial expression as Tinubu proves to him that he is the BOSS. Frigga13
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Jagaban .. is a strategist.. with great foresight .. but like those before him .. he remains a regional hero ..

He will be remembered as an astute politician that left the political arena disgraced

He shouldn’t have contested .. that’s his weakness .. he is been blinded by his ambition

Mickykarim:


VREY TRULY.

I am even informed that he is easily readily forgiving the moment the offender expresses remorse and contrite.

HE IS TRULY AN ASIWAJU AND A PROVEN TRUE LEADER.

THIS SINGLE CHARACTER OF A FORGIVING HEART IS THE MAIN STRENGTH OF HIS POLITICAL CARRIER. THE REASON HE HAS BEEN ABLE TO CARRY ALOT OF POLITICIANS ALONG FOR AGES. MAY TINUBU LIVE LONGER. ALREADY, HIS LIFE HAS BEEN FULL OF GOOD FORTUNES.

In the video below, you will be amazed by the words coming out of Osinbanjo mouth about Tinubu. I still wonder how he got so carried away. .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7YS7n520nc

Softmirror:


A REGIONAL HERO THAT HAS BEEN IN AND AROUND ASO ROCK AS FAR BACK AS THE PICTURE BELOW? JUST LIKE I ALREADY WROTE, IT'S ALL FANTASTIC FANTASY, A PEOPLE BLINDED BY IRRATIONAL SENTIMENTS. EVEN WHEN 13 OUT OF 14 NORTHERN GOVERNORS STORMED ASO ROCK IN A QUEST FOR A FREE AND FAIR PRIMARIES BECAUSE OF THEIR LOYALTY TO TINUBU YOU STILL CHOOSE TO REMAIN BLIND

Updating that pics means you know nothing

Being I. And out of asorock

Tinubu never visited villa under Abacha ..

Do you k ow Abacha ?

Anyways thanks for your time .. good night

Frigga13:


Jagaban .. is a strategist.. with great foresight .. but like those before him .. he remains a regional hero ..

He will be remembered as an astute politician that left the political arena disgraced

He shouldn’t have contested .. that’s his weakness .. he is been blinded by his ambition

THIS COMING FROM SOMEONE WITHOUT ANY AMBITION.

And, any MAN without AMBITION is not living, therefore not human.

Go get a life my friend!