"Learned counsel for the Appellant complained about the sale of the property on the ground that the consent of the Governor or Chairman of the Local Government was not sought and obtained. With due respect to learned counsel for the Appellant, Exhibit N4 is evidence of the transaction between the parties. To enter into such an agreement or contract the 1st Respondent did not need the consent of the Governor or the Chairman of the Local Government. See N.D.I.C. vs. Etokhana (supra) and Owoniboys Technical Services Ltd vs. Union Bank of Nigeria Ltd (supra). In any case where consent to alienate is required, it is the holder of the statutory right in this case the Appellant that will seek the consent in writing. See Savannah bank (Nig) Ltd. vs. Ajilo (1989) 1 NWLR (Pt. 97) 305 at 328."

CHUKWUOKEKE v. NIGERIA AGRICULTURAL CO-OP & RURAL DEVT BANK LTD & ORS CITATION: (2018) LPELR-45037(CA)