Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has expressed disappointment following the dismissal of his ₦10 billion suit against Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The actor, reacting to the court’s decision, questioned the interpretation of fundamental human rights, expressing frustration that an alleged violation of an individual’s rights could be dismissed on the grounds that it did not constitute a fundamental human rights issue.
“It’s very crazy that someone’s rights will be violated and the judge will tell you it’s not a fundamental human right,” Ike said.
Justice Salim Ibrahim, who presided over the case, dismissed the suit on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, ruling that it was incompetent and improperly constituted. The court also held that the actor had failed to prove his case.
Ike had instituted the ₦10 billion lawsuit over the alleged publication of his voter registration details on social media without his consent.
The actor argued that the disclosure violated his right to privacy and the protection of his personal data, prompting him to seek legal redress against the defendants.
However, the court’s decision to dismiss the suit has drawn a disappointed reaction from the actor, who maintains that the alleged disclosure of his personal information raises concerns about the protection of individual rights.
