Federal High Court Registrar Breaks Silence On Viral Claims About Justice Peter Lifu’s Health

A registrar at the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Justice Peter Lifu was hospitalised and awaiting medical evacuation to London.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the registrar said the judge was attending to cases in court, contradicting claims that he had developed breathing difficulties and was receiving emergency treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja.

The reports had alleged that Justice Lifu experienced sudden respiratory complications and that arrangements were being made to transfer him abroad after attempts to treat him locally reportedly proved unsuccessful.

However, the court registrar, who spoke during an enquiry by a reporter, challenged those spreading the claims to visit the Federal High Court and personally verify the judge’s presence.

The clarification comes amid heightened public attention surrounding Justice Lifu following his recent judgment nullifying the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a decision that also affected the party’s presidential primary that produced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its candidate.

The judge’s ruling has generated considerable reactions within political circles, with different parties and individuals expressing varying opinions about its implications.

The registrar’s account of Justice Lifu’s presence in court directly contradicts the central claims in the viral reports. The development has also renewed concerns about the circulation of unverified information on social media, particularly regarding public officials and judicial officers.

Members of the public have been urged to exercise caution and verify sensitive information before sharing it, especially when it concerns the health and activities of individuals holding public office.