Court dismisses Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against Wike’s aide

The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Nollywood actor Emeka Ike's N10bn suit against Lere Olayinka, a Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and INEC official, on Wednesday. The court upheld preliminary objections filed by the respondents, challenging the suit's competence and constitution.

Ike accused Olayinka of violating his fundamental right to privacy by publishing his voter registration details on his X handle, which exposed his personal information. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, sought N10bn in damages and a declaration that Olayinka's actions amounted to a breach of Ike's constitutional rights. However, the court dismissed the suit for lack of proof and proper constitution.

INEC and Olayinka argued that the publication did not breach Ike's fundamental rights and that the electoral body had the legal power to make certain voter information available to the public.

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