Court Rejects Injunction Against Senator Kingibe's ADC Role

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday rejected an ex parte application seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress, the party she belongs to. Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the senator must first be served with court documents to allow her to respond to the allegations, emphasizing the need for fairness in political disputes.

The application, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/539/2026, was filed by Okezuo Anayo, chairman of the ADC's Wuse Ward executive committee, and Isaiah Samuel, the ward secretary, on behalf of other ward members. They listed Kingibe as the sole defendant and sought an interim injunction to prevent her from presenting herself as a party member, attending meetings, or performing functions reserved for ADC members. The plaintiffs also requested orders barring her from interfering with ward administration, including access to records and registers.

According to the suit, the Wuse Ward executives suspended Kingibe indefinitely on March 10, 2026, for alleged antiparty activities, insubordination, gross misconduct, and violation of the party's constitution....