Law Firm Urges National Assembly to Abolish AGF Consent Requirement for Judgment Debt Enforcement

Abuja-based law firm The Law Corridor is urging the National Assembly to abolish the requirement for the Attorney General of the Federation’s consent before proceedings to enforce judgment debt payments from public funds covered by Section 84 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act. Managing Partner Henry Kelechukwu Eniotu says the requirement delays payment to successful litigants, hurts businesses and allows inflation to erode the value of judgments. He calls for clear enforcement procedures, firm timelines, responsible budgeting and judicial oversight. Eniotu also urges the Independent National Electoral Commission to improve transparency and public access to electoral information, including voter and party membership registers, ahead of the next general elections.