- Federal High Court denies request to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from the African Democratic Congress
- ADC leaders claimed Kingibe was suspended for anti-party activities, but the court demands her response
- Justice Lifu emphasizes fairness, allowing Kingibe to address allegations before any further action
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FCT, Abuja – Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an ex parte application seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from the African Democratic Congress.
The court refused the request by some ward leaders of the party in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
The ADC members alleged that Senator Kingibe had been suspended over anti-party activities.
Justice Lifu ordered the plaintiffs to put Senator Kingibe on notice to enable her to respond to the allegations and join issues with them.
As reported by The Punch, Justice Lifu gave the ruling on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The ADC ward leaders had approached the court to restrain Kingibe from parading herself as a member of the party and from participating in its activities.
Source: Legit.ng
