Court voids Reps’ N72.6bn compensation directive against Seplat, says judicial powers usurped

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A Federal High Court in Lagos invalidated a House of Representatives directive demanding that Seplat Energy Nigeria pay N72.6 billion in compensation over alleged oil spills. The court ruled that the National Assembly exceeded its constitutional authority.

By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside a directive by the House of Representatives Committee ordering Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, SEPNU, to pay N72.624 billion as compensation to communities over alleged oil spill incidents, holding that the National Assembly exceeded its constitutional powers. The court held that the directive […] The post Court voids Reps’ N72.6bn compensation directive against Seplat, says judicial powers usurped appeared first on Vanguard News.