Yushau Shuaib, founder of PRNigeria, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss an application by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) seeking to seize the key to his hostel accommodation at SEC 47. The request comes as Shuaib's legal suit against NIPSS remains pending before the court.
In a counter-affidavit filed in response to NIPSS's application, Shuaib opposed the institute's move, arguing that it should not be allowed to take possession of the hostel unit while litigation is ongoing. He maintained that the court should not grant NIPSS the right to unilaterally enforce administrative actions that could prejudice the outcome of the case.
NIPSS had approached the court seeking an order to compel Shuaib to surrender the key, citing institutional regulations. However, Shuaib's legal team submitted that the action violates procedural fairness and could amount to self-help, which the law discourages during active disputes. The court has not yet ruled on the application.
Shuaib is challenging NIPSS's attempt to seize the hostel key while his case is still before the court, even though he occupies the facility as a resident. The institute's move risks undermining due process by allowing administrative enforcement ahead of a judicial decision. If permitted, it may set a precedent where residents can be dispossessed summarily despite ongoing litigation. This creates uncertainty for anyone in a similar legal standoff with a government-backed institution.
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