Peter Lifu
NigeriajudgeMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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 was faulted for proceeding with the case despite an earlier order to stay proceedings.
Appeal Court Reverses Deregistration of ADC, Four Other PartNigeria· 2026-07-28
Justice Peter Lifu is another judge named in the suit filed by Nkemakolam Ukandu.
ADC Official's Suit Struck Out, N100m Costs AwardedNigeria· 2026-07-06
Justice Peter Lifu presided over the arraignment of the defendants.
DSS arraigns five over alleged cover-up of Sylva’s whereabouNigeria· 2026-07-02
Justice Peter Lifu is accused of delivering a controversial ruling against the ADC.
ADC Youths Demand Judge's SackNigeria· 2026-06-30
Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment regarding the access code dispute.
Court orders INEC to release ADA access code to Rickett-ledNigeria· 2026-06-29
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 motionNigeria· 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
