[1] The issue in this appeal concerns the power of the State Authority to revoke its earlier approval of alienation of State Land under the National Land Code ("the Code"). It is the appellant's contention that the State Authority has no power to revoke its earlier approval of alienation of State Land under the Code. So, when the State Authority revoked its earlier approval of alienation of State Land to the appellant it had in law exceeded its powers under the Code, acted in bad faith and disregarded of the rules of natural justice and the appellant's legitimate expectation.

[2] But before examining the powers of the State Authority in respect of revocation of alienation of State Land under the Code, it is necessary to