“Abuja Court Poised to Decide Fate of Kingibe’s ADC Involvement”

The Federal High Court in Abuja is poised to issue a verdict today in a legal dispute aimed at barring Senator Ireti Kingibe from engaging in any activities associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following her purported suspension from the party by the Wuse Ward Executive in Abuja.

Justice Peter Odo Lifu is scheduled to render the decision after the party that submitted an ex-parte application in the case was served with a hearing notice.

Senator Kingibe, who is the representative for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, reportedly faced suspension on March 10 by her Wuse Ward Executive, with approval from two-thirds of the leaders, based on accusations of anti-party conduct and disregard for the Constitution of the ADC.

The individuals who filed the lawsuit marked FHC/ABJ/ CV/539/2026 are Okezuo Godfrey Anayo and Isaiah Ojonugwa Samuel, representing themselves and other ward members as plaintiffs, while the sitting Senator stands as the sole defendant.

In an ex-parte application lodged on their behalf by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kolawole Olowookere, and presented before Justice Lifu, the displeased ADC members in Wuse, Abuja, sought a temporary injunction to prevent Kingibe from presenting herself as a member of ADC while awaiting a hearing and resolution of their motion for interlocutory injunction.

They also requested the judge to prohibit the Senator from carrying out any duties, attending meetings, or partaking in activities designated for ADC members or representing the party in any functions.

Additionally, the Ward Executive Committee demanded that she be barred from further meddling with the governance of the ward, the ward register, and other related activities.

The lawsuit was founded on five premises, including that Mrs. Kingibe was suspended due to anti-party actions, serious misconduct, and the misappropriation of the ward’s statutory records.

“That the suspension adhered to proper procedures as outlined in the ADC Constitution and was validated by a two-thirds majority of the Exco members.

“That despite being notified of the suspension, she has persisted in conducting parallel meetings, issuing press releases as ADC members, and utilizing her security personnel to intimidate the Executive Committee.

“That her conduct demonstrates a blatant disregard for the party’s internal mechanisms,” they asserted.

After considering the arguments, Justice Peter Lifu scheduled April 1 for a ruling on whether to grant the plaintiffs’ request or otherwise.