A Lagos-based Federal High Court has dismissed a suit contesting the increase in electricity tariffs, citing an abuse of the justice process.
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) sued the 11 distribution firms (DisCos) for raising electricity tariffs for Band A consumers.
The court ruled that the complaint violated Section 51 of the Electricity Act 2023.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, confirmed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
NERC said:
“The court considered the arguments adduced by the parties and delivered a well-considered judgment on 7 October 2024 by ruling that MAN’s suit was an abuse of court process being premature and without due regard to the provisions of section 51 of the Electricity Act 2023.
“The court also held that MAN’s case disclosed no reasonable cause of action and that by having not exhausted the internal mechanism of resolution of disputes, that the suit was not instituted with due process of law and consequently struck out the case.”
MAN has yet to respond to Monday’s court verdict.
Recall that on April 3, NERC authorized an increase in electricity tariffs for subscribers in Band A.
Also Read:
Hezbollah leader escapes assassination as Israeli strikes kill 22 in Lebanon
Plateau Gov, Mutfwang swears in newly elected LG chairmen
UNICEF calls for action to tackle challenges facing girl child
cc: Daily Post Ng
