Emeka Ike Loses ₦10 Billion Suit Against Wike's Aide

Nollywood actor Emeka Ike lost a ₦10 billion fundamental human rights suit against Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ike claimed that the defendants published his personal data in INEC’s database, causing him significant hardship and embarrassment.

He sought ₦10 billion in damages and requested the court to declare the actions of Olayinka and INEC illegal and unconstitutional. On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Salim Ibrahim, dismissed the suit, stating it lacked merit and that Ike failed to substantiate his claims with credible evidence.

Following the judgment, Ike expressed his disappointment and questioned the meaning of fundamental human rights, arguing that individuals could suffer rights violations and online bullying without receiving justice.