The Federal High Court in Abuja will today deliver a ruling on a suit seeking to restrict Senator Ireti Kingibe from all African Democratic Congress (ADC) activities following her suspension by local party executives.
Justice Peter Odo Lifu is scheduled to rule on an ex-parte application after the political party received formal notice of the proceedings. Kingibe, who currently represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, was suspended by the ADC’s Wuse Ward Executive Committee on March 10. The disciplinary action was ratified by a two-thirds majority of committee leadership citing alleged violations of the party constitution.
Plaintiffs Okezuo Godfrey Anayo and Isaiah Ojonugwa Samuel initiated suit FHC/ABJ/CV/539/2026, acting on behalf of themselves and registered ward members. Represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kolawole Olowookere, the applicants petitioned the court for a temporary injunction. The requested relief seeks to bar Kingibe from attending ADC meetings, holding party office, or participating in official electoral preparations while the dispute undergoes full judicial review.
The legal filing outlines five primary allegations supporting the suspension. Ward executives maintain that the disciplinary measure adhered to established party bylaws. They allege that despite receiving formal notification, the senator has continued to convene parallel political meetings, distribute press statements asserting active membership, and allegedly direct security personnel to disrupt ward administration. Additional claims cite the unauthorized removal of statutory party registers and records.
The court will determine whether the temporary restrictions align with procedural requirements and party guidelines. Justice Lifu previously reserved judgment after evaluating preliminary legal arguments and has set April 1 to issue the final decision on the injunction request. The outcome will directly influence the senator’s participation in ongoing ADC operations and internal governance structures as the party navigates its organizational calendar.
