Court Dismisses Air Peace's Suit Against FCCPC

On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The airline sought to restrain the FCCPC from issuing summons related to complaints about non-refunded ticket fares and canceled flights.

Justice Omotosho ruled that the suit lacked merit, stating that Air Peace was attempting to use the court to shield itself from regulatory investigations. The judgment highlighted the FCCPC's power under Section 148 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Act, which allows the commission to initiate investigations upon receiving consumer complaints.

The court noted that Air Peace's claims regarding due process and the disclosure of complainant identities were premature. The FCCPC had issued multiple summons to Air Peace, which failed to comply.

The court's ruling emphasized that consumers are entitled to timely refunds for services not delivered, including instances of flight cancellations.