The Federal High Court, Abuja has nullified Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume’s sack as Non-Executive Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), noting that the action by the Federal Government of Nigeria is illegal and unlawful.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in his judgement on explained that Ararume’s removal was unconstitutional, and as such the court restored him as the Non-Executive Chairman of the company with full benefits.
The judge also set aside every decision taken by the board that was appointed after Ararume’s removal. Justice Ekwo awarded N5 billion as damages in favour of Ararume.
Recall that Ararume sued the Federal Government, praying the court to declare his sack as NNPC board chairman illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional.
He contended that his removal by vide letter Jan. 17, 2022, with reference number SGF. 3V111/86 was a violation of the CAMA law under which NNPCL was incorporated.
Apart from asking the court to issue an order to return him to office, Ararume also demanded N100 billion as compensation for the damages he suffered following the unlawful removal.