By Emmanuel Kwada
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must pay a whopping N1.12 billion to the family of Mike Madu, a businessman who tragically lost his life in a road accident caused by an INEC driver in Kogi State.
The accident, which occurred on June 16, 2019, also claimed the life of a Chinese investor. According to the court, INEC’s driver, Hassan Abdul, was recklessly speeding when he crashed into the vehicle carrying Madu and the Chinese investor, resulting in their deaths. The police report confirmed that Abdul’s speeding was the cause of the accident.
INEC must pay a whopping N1.12 billion to the family of Mike Madu, a businessman who tragically lost his life in a road accident caused by an INEC driver in Kogi State
The court’s ruling, delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, ordered INEC to pay the N1.12 billion with 10% annual interest until the full amount is settled, as well as issue a condolence letter to Madu’s family.
This decision comes after Madu’s brother filed a lawsuit against INEC, accusing the commission of negligence and failing to support the grieving family. The court upheld the claims, awarding the compensation to the family.
