A Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses Nollywood actor Emeka Ike’s N10 billion damages and fundamental rights suit against Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT minister Nyesom Wike, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court ruling is delivered by Justice Salim Ibrahim, who upholds the defendants’ preliminary objections and dismisses the case.
Across the outlets, the dispute is tied to a social media post by Olayinka. Ike says the publication relates to his voter registration details and violates constitutional privacy and data protection rights, and he seeks N10 billion in general and aggravated damages, along with orders including removal of the post and an apology. Premium Times and Vanguard emphasise the court’s view that Ike suffered no injury, while other reports focus more on the dismissal for improper constitution or lack of sufficient evidence.
Daily Post and The Punch highlight the court’s decision as a clear end to Ike’s claim, with Daily Post also running a “breaking” notice and reporting Ike’s reaction. Information Nigeria and Nigerian Eye similarly describe the basis for dismissal, including reference to incompetence and the social-media origin of the controversy, with Nigerian Eye adding more detail about Ike’s election ambitions and the legal arguments cited.
