Proceedings in a suit challenging the suspension of Ireti Kingibe were on Tuesday stalled as the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the matter to 6 May.
The case, which seeks to validate the action of the Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), could not proceed after the plaintiffs applied to amend their originating summons.
Lead counsel to the plaintiffs, Mr Kolawole Olowookere, SAN, moved the application in court. Although Kingibe’s lawyer, Mr Marshall Abubakar, raised no objection, he requested time to study and respond to the revised filing.
Justice Peter Lifu granted the request and fixed 6 May for further hearing.
Reports by the News Agency of Nigeria indicate that the ADC ward suspended the senator indefinitely, citing alleged anti-party conduct and violations of the party’s constitution. The plaintiffs are now seeking judicial backing to uphold that decision.
