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Court Sets Date for Speed Darlington’s ₦300m Legal Battle Against Police IGP

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Jan 13, 2025.

Court adjourns Speed Darlington’s ₦300M suit to Jan. 27.
IGP’s counsel requests more time to review new affidavit.
Suit challenges alleged unlawful detention, seeks damages.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ₦300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the case is now scheduled for hearing on January 27.

The adjournment was prompted by a request from CSP Audu Garba, counsel for the IGP, who sought more time to review a further affidavit filed by Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Abubakar Marshal.

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During Monday’s proceedings, Marshal informed the court that the session was meant to address the substantive application for the enforcement of his client’s rights. He noted that the police had submitted their counter-affidavit on Friday, necessitating a further affidavit in response.

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Garba confirmed receiving the counter-affidavit but stated he had yet to review the further affidavit, which Marshal admitted was filed earlier that morning. Justice Musa Liman allowed Marshal to serve the document in court but granted Garba’s request for additional time, leading to the adjournment.

The ₦300 million lawsuit centers on allegations of unlawful detention, which Darlington claims violated his fundamental rights. The case follows a December 23, 2024, court order instructing the police to either charge or release him within 48 hours.