By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit accusing it of leaking confidential details of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A Nollywood actor who aspired to contest for the House of Representatives under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Emeka Ike, had filed a N10 billion suit against the electoral body and Mr Lere Olayinka, who is a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over alleged unlawful disclosure of private details.
The plaintiff, in his suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, alleged a breach of his fundamental right to privacy following the publication of his voter registration details on X.
While the publication was made by Olayinka, the plaintiff contended that the information was part of his confidential records that were in INEC’s possession.
