Emeka Ike Sues INEC for N10bn Over Privacy Breach

Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has initiated legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, seeking N10 billion in damages for a breach of privacy. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 15, 2026, stems from an incident where Olayinka shared a screenshot on social media revealing details of Ike's voter registration transfer from Imo State to Abuja.

Ike's legal counsel, Leonard Adeh, argues that this disclosure constitutes a gross violation of his fundamental right to privacy as protected under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution and the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023. The suit contends that INEC failed in its statutory duty to protect voter data from unauthorized access.

Ike demands a court order for the retraction of the post, an apology, and N10 billion in damages for the breach.