Kenneth Udeze,
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Nigeria Police and other security agencies from harassing or arresting the National Chairman of the Action Alliance, Kenneth Udeze, along with members of his executive.
Justice Chizoba Oji, ruling on an ex parte motion, directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force, the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and an individual named Yakubu Sule to maintain the status quo until a fundamental rights case currently before the court is heard.
The judge also barred the police from taking any action based on a contentious letter dated July 10, 2025, which had escalated tensions within the party.
According to the court’s ruling, legal documents must be served on the police through the Legal Department at the Force Headquarters.
For the fifth respondent, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, service will be effected by pasting court documents at his Abuja residence.
The court order protects several key AA officials alongside Udeze: National Secretary Vernimbe James, Treasurer Ekeng Effiom, Financial Secretary Ali Abacha, and Legal Adviser Emeka Anukwuem.
Omoaje, a former party member, is accused of instigating police involvement in the dispute after a series of failed legal attempts to claim the party’s leadership.
In a statement released to DAILY GAZETTE, the AA leadership noted that at least nine court judgments including rulings from the Supreme Court, had reaffirmed Kenneth Udeze as the legitimate National Chairman.
The statement further alleged that Omoaje, whose appeal is still pending before the Supreme Court, had “resorted to the police for self-help” and was “mounting pressure on INEC” (the Independent National Electoral Commission) to recognise him as the party’s chairman.
“Instead of waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision, Omoaje is trying to stop the legitimate leadership from performing its duties. This madness must stop,” the party said.
The AA urged INEC to respect the outcome of the party’s last National Convention, held on February 22, 2025, and “resist any temptation from these expelled former members.”
