Meaning of the word "State"
It has been argued by the plaintiff that the reference to "state" in section 15 (5) can be ascertained by reference to the definition in section 318 subsection (1) of the constitution. The latter section provides that the word "when used other than in relation to one of the component parts of the federation, includes government." The same section of the constitution has defined "government" to include the government of the federation, or of any state, or of a local government councilor any person who exercises power or authority on its behalf."
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