Peter Lifu
Justice Peter Lifu is a Nigerian judge who serves on the Federal High Court. He gained attention for his ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from releasing the voters’ register for the Rivers State local government election, a decision that was later challenged and overturned by the Court of Appeal.
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Justice Peter Lifu is mentioned for his rulings that are relevant to the current PDP case.
PDP crisis: Court sets January 23 for hearing of Turaki faction’s motion
Nigeria· 2026-01-14
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja restrained the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission from proceeding with the elections.
BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Rivers LG election invalidNigeria· 2025-02-28
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja had previously restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from releasing the voters’ register.
S’Court to decide APC’s appeal challenging Rivers LG pollNigeria· 2025-02-11
