Dagogo denies suing ADC over Rivers governorship ticket
- Farah Dagogo says he never sued the ADC over its Rivers governorship primary.
- Social media reports claimed he went to court and that the suit was dismissed.
- He has asked his lawyers to investigate and threatens civil and criminal action.
Farah Dagogo, a former member of the House of Representatives and governorship aspirant in Rivers State, has denied reports that he sued the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the party's governorship primary.
The reports, spread on social media, claimed he went to court to challenge the primary and that the case was later dismissed. Dagogo said in a statement signed by him in Port Harcourt on Monday that the claim is false.
He said he did not brief any lawyer, swear any affidavit or authorise any court process in his name against the ADC, whether over the Rivers primary or any other party matter.
"I wish to state categorically that I, Farah Dagogo, never instituted any suit against the ADC," he said in the statement.
Background to the ticket dispute
The denial comes months after a disagreement over who won the ADC's Rivers governorship primary in May. Dagogo claimed he won the ticket. The Chukwudi Dimkpa-led state executive disagreed, insisting Gabriel Pidomson is the party's candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Dagogo has now challenged those behind the court claim to produce proof. He asked for the suit number, the court where it was filed, the filing date, the name of the lawyer said to represent him, and certified copies of any court documents.
He said the use of his name in a case he never authorised raises questions of possible impersonation and forgery, which he said should be investigated.
What happens next
Dagogo said he has instructed his legal team to trace where the publication started and who is behind it. He said he will pursue civil action, and criminal action where the law allows, against those responsible.
He warned that publishing false claims about court cases can attract liability under Nigerian laws on defamation, forgery, impersonation and unlawful online communication.
He urged his supporters and people in Rivers State to disregard the report and stop sharing unverified claims, saying he remains committed to the rule of law and would not be distracted.
