The Wuse ward executive committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the FCT has filed a suit against Senator Ireti Kingibe, seeking to prevent her from representing herself as a party member due to alleged anti-party activities and violations of party rules. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, aims to validate the committee's authority to discipline and suspend members.
The Wuse ward executive committee of the African Democratic Congress ADC in the Federal Capital Territory FCT has initiated legal action at the federal high court in Abuja. Their primary objective is to obtain a court order preventing Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the FCT, from presenting herself as a member of the party.
This legal challenge stems from allegations leveled by the ward executive committee against the senator, citing anti-party activities, insubordination, and violations of party regulations. The plaintiffs in this case are Okezuo Kanayo, the chairman of the ADC in Wuse ward, and Isaiah Samuel, the ward secretary. Represented by Maxwell Opara, the plaintiffs are seeking legal validation of their actions against Senator Kingibe. The suit, identified by the court designation FHC ABJ CS 539 2026, explicitly outlines the grievances and the desired outcomes of the legal proceedings. The plaintiffs are firmly contending that their actions are permissible under the constitution of the party and the laws of the nation.\The core of the lawsuit revolves around the constitutional authority of the Wuse ward executive committee. The plaintiffs are requesting the court to officially recognize their power to discipline and suspend members within the boundaries of their jurisdiction. Specifically, they are urging the court to confirm that the suspension of Senator Kingibe is valid and remains in effect. A key element of the relief sought by the plaintiffs is a declaration that Senator Kingibe is legally prohibited from representing herself as a member, or card-carrying member, of the ADC for the duration of her suspension. Furthermore, the plaintiffs have requested a court order directing the national working committee NWC of the party to refrain from acknowledging the senator as a member at any level throughout the period of her suspension. The plaintiffs’ argument focuses on their interpretation of the ADC’s internal rules, as well as the adherence to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They maintain that the senator has failed to abide by the principles and regulations governing membership within the party, thereby triggering the disciplinary measures taken by the Wuse ward executive committee. The legal team representing the plaintiffs believes the court will recognize the merit of their case and uphold the authority of the ward executive committee in matters of party discipline.\The legal framework underpinning the suit is firmly rooted in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the ADC's constitution. The court documents reveal that the suit was filed in accordance with several crucial legal provisions. These include sections 6 6 b and 251 of the 1999 Constitution, which outline the jurisdiction of the federal high court. Additionally, Article 16 of the ADC constitution, pertaining to party rules and regulations, is cited as a basis for the plaintiffs' actions. The court is being asked to provide clarification on the extent of the Wuse ward executive committee's authority to discipline and suspend party members. Order 3 rules 6 and 7 of the federal high court civil procedure rules 2019 are also referenced, which provide guidance on the procedures for civil cases in the federal high court. The plaintiffs’ counsel, Maxwell Opara, aims to establish the legal validity of the committee's actions, and to prevent Senator Kingibe from enjoying the privileges associated with ADC membership while under suspension. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the internal governance of the ADC and the exercise of disciplinary powers by its local ward committees. The plaintiffs are confident that their presentation of the facts and legal arguments will persuade the court to rule in their favor, thus upholding the integrity of party discipline and the adherence to established rules and regulations
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