The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to deliver its ruling today in a suit seeking to stop Ireti Kingibe from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following her alleged suspension by the Wuse Ward Executive.
Justice Peter Odo Lifu will issue the decision after hearing an ex-parte application filed by members of the party.
Senator Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, was reportedly suspended on March 10 over allegations of anti-party activities and disregard for the ADC constitution. The suspension was said to have been ratified by a two-thirds majority of ward leaders.
The suit, filed by Okezuo Godfrey Anayo and Isaiah Ojonugwa Samuel on behalf of themselves and other ward members, lists Kingibe as the sole defendant.
In their application, the plaintiffs asked the court to grant an interim injunction restraining her from presenting herself as a member of the ADC pending the determination of the case. They also requested that she be barred from attending meetings, performing party-related functions, or representing the party in any capacity.
Additionally, they urged the court to stop her from interfering in ward administration and activities.
The case is based on several claims, including alleged anti-party conduct, gross misconduct, and the seizure of ward records.
“That the suspension followed due process as enshrined in the ADC Constitution and ratified by the two thirds majority of the Exco members.
“That despite the communication of the suspension to her, she has continued to hold parallel meetings, issues press statements as ADC members and using her security details to intimidate the Executive Committee.
“That her actions constitute flagrant disregard to the internal mechanism of the party,” the plaintiffs stated.
Justice Lifu had earlier fixed April 1 for ruling on whether the requests of the plaintiffs should be granted.