The suit filed by Hon Jibrin to challenge his suspension from the House of Representatives was rejected by the Federal High Court due to the existence of an appeal on the same matter which is pending at the Supreme Court. Counsel to Hon Jibrin, Chief Femi Falana, SAN, had argued that the High Court should disregard the appeal pending at the Supreme Court over the issue of joinder of some members of the House to the action. It would be recalled that Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin had, in 2017, commenced Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/812/2016 to challenge his suspension from the House. Similarly, some individuals who identified themselves as his constituents also commenced separate action with Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/796/ 2016 seeking nullification of his suspension. On the related suit filed by three members of Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, the court struck out the suit for lacking in substance and want of diligent prosecution.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 13, 2018 09:22 UTC