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THE Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bid of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress – ADC, to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in all activities of the party.
The APC in Wuse Ward of the Federal Capital Territory – FCT, had approached the court, requesting that Senator Kingibe be prohibited following her alleged suspension from the party.
Justice Peter Lifu however, on Thursday ordered the ward leaders to put the senator on notice to appear in court to join issues with them on their grievances.
The judge held that discretion in such a request for prohibition from party activities and in political matters must be exercised judicially and judiciously.
The judge further noted that justice would be met in the case of the plaintiffs only when the side of the defendant is heard on its merit, along with that of the plaintiffs.
Justice Lifu therefore, ordered that Senator Ireti Kingibe should be served with all court processes by the plaintiffs to enable her to become aware of the suit and to prepare her defense.
The judge fixed April 20, 2026, for the plaintiffs and the serving senator to appear before him for hearing of all applications in the matter.