The attorney general of Lagos state, Lawal Pedro (SAN) says the state government has initiated contempt proceedings against the national Assembly over the house of representative’s passage of a new Central Gaming Bill for the whole of Nigeria.
The senior advocate who was speaking at a press briefing held to mark his second year in office, says this move by the federal lawmakers is in clear breach of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He adds that the passage of the controversial bill by the house of representations which he says is now awaiting concurrent passage by the Senate is in breach of a landmark decision by the Supreme Court in November 2024, which affirmed the constitutional authority of Lagos State to regulate 
lotteries, thereby protecting State revenue and entrenching fiscal federalism.
In his words, ” all persons and authorities in Nigeria are bound by decisions and orders of the Supreme Court.”
The AG also urged residents in default of payment of tax or revenue due to the State, to effect payment immediately, as the revenue courts and the revenue recovery unit are now fully operational.
This is to ensure that money due to Lagos State is recovered
lawfully, so as to boost the State’s capacity to deliver critical services to the people.
