The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has barred United Nations Special Rapporteurs and Columbia University from participating in the ongoing legal battle between the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
The court has reserved judgment in the matter.
The case stems from a May 5, 2026 judgment by the FCT High Court that found SERAP and its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, liable for defaming two DSS operatives; Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele.
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The lower court awarded N101 million in total damages and litigation costs against SERAP, ruling that its publications alleging an unlawful DSS “invasion” of its Abuja office in September 2024 were false.
More updates to follow
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