Jibrin Withdraws Suit Challenging His Suspension From House Of Reps

SAN FRANCISCO, October 21, (THEWILL) – The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday struck out the suit of former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, challenging his suspension from the House.

The presiding judge, Justice John Tsoho, dismissed the matter after Jibrin's Counsel, Mr. Chukuma Nwachukwu, told the court that his client had filed a notice of discontinuance.

Tsoho however declined the request of the defendants for a N200, 000 cost; holding that the defendants were “strong institution and personality”.

At the hearing, Jibrin's counsel, Nwachukwu, told the court that there was a notice of discontinuance filed on Oct. 11, urging the court to discontinue the matter.

The Counsel to the defendants, Mr. Kalu Onuoha, did not oppose the application, but asked for a cost of N200,000 for the processes filed by them.

He said the defendants filed many processes in this case before the court went on vacation in July 2016.

Nwachukwu, however, opposed the application with the fact that the defendants did not file any defence in the matter.

It would be recalled that Jibrin, a lawmaker from Kano State, was suspended by the House of Representatives for 180 legislative days over an alleged breach of the privileges of members.