The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday adjourned till May 6 a suit seeking to uphold the indefinite suspension of the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, by the Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

When the matter was called, the counsel to the plaintiffs, Mr. Kolawole Olowookere (SAN), filed an application seeking to amend their originating summons.

Kingibe’s counsel, Mr. Marshall Abubakar, did not oppose the application but told the court he would require at least 48 hours to respond to the amended process.

The presiding judge, Justice Peter Lifu, subsequently adjourned the matter till May 6 for hearing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suit is seeking an order of the court to uphold Kingibe’s suspension by the Wuse Ward chapter.

NAN also reports that Kingibe was suspended indefinitely by the ADC Wuse Ward chapter.

The ward cited alleged anti-party activities and violations of the party’s constitution as grounds for the suspension.

Source: The Nation News