“It is not in dispute that the present application is an off-shoot of the substantive matter of the said application. Consequently, the application is refused,” Justice Nwite ruled. Justice Nwite recalled that a similar application had earlier been refused, with an order that the respondents be put on notice. Agber argued that the prayers were different, stating that the application was aimed at restraining ADC and INEC from taking steps that could affect the pending suit. In response, Justice Nwite said: “Now, the case is already before me and if any person does something untoward, such action will be null and void.

Source: Punch December 19, 2025 23:09 UTC