Judges sued by ADC official for alleged bias seeks suit dismissal (opens original article in a new tab)

Judges in Nigeria seek to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an ADC official alleging judicial bias, with the court ordering further procedural steps before the case proceeds.

• Chief Judge John Tsoho and Judge Peter Lifu seek dismissal of a suit filed by ADC official Nkemakolam Ukandu over alleged bias.
• Ukandu's suit seeks an order for the National Judicial Council to investigate corruption and abuse of judicial powers against Tsoho and Lifu.
• The court adjourned the matter until 30 June for mention and ordered proper service of processes to all parties.