Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja is hail and hearty contrary to some social media reports.
Investigation conducted showed that Justice Lifu, who was reported to have been hospitalised this week at the Abuja National Hospital, has been presiding over cases from Monday, November 9, 2026, to Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
On Wednesday, the judge held some matters, including a cybercrime case filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against Chioma Okoli over her online commentary on Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste.
Besides, Justice Lifu, in the week, delivered some judgments, including the extradition of a Nigerian, Temitope Omotade, to the US District Court for the District of Minnesota in the US to face his trial over allegations bordering on wire fraud.
The extradition order was made following an application made by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF).
In another judgment delivered on Monday, the judge dismissed a pre-election suit filed by a plaintiff, Hon. M.I. Onimisi, against Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf (MAY) concerning the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency House of Representatives ticket of Kogi State.
It would be recalled that there have been information goind the round that Justice Lifu was indisposed.
The unverified report had claimed that Justice Peter Lifu, who nullified Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy, has reportedly been rushed to the National Hospital in Abuja following a sudden breathing difficulty he experienced yesterday evening.
It said, “According to our sources, efforts are currently underway to airlift him to London for further medical treatment, as doctors in Abuja have reportedly been unable to resolve the situation.”
An AI-generated picture of the judge in a hospital bed was also attached with the report.
