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Bash Ali’s Suit Dismissed Over Frivolous Claims, Judge Labels Case Baseless
Bash Ali’s suit dismissed in Abuja court as judge criticises former boxer for wasting judicial time over ₦500bn extortion and defamation claims
The Bash Ali’s suit dismissed by an Abuja high court has marked the end of a ₦500 billion legal battle that the judge called a complete waste of time.
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Former world cruiserweight boxing champion Bash Ali filed the case against ex-Sports Minister Sunday Dare, along with the Federal Government and a former director of legal services.
Justice U.P. Kekemeke of Court 4, High Court of the FCT, Maitama, struck out the suit on the grounds that it was legally flawed, status-barred and entirely without merit.
The case, filed under FCT/HC/CV/6411/2023, included claims of extortion and defamation, which the judge ruled were “unsubstantiated and devoid of credible evidence.”
“There was no contract signed between the ministry or the minister regarding the proposed Guinness Book of World Records bout,” Justice Kekemeke said.
Lead counsel for Sunday Dare, Bode Olanipekun of Festus Keyamo Chambers, argued that the claim lacked substance and failed to meet any legal threshold. The court agreed, ruling that the action had no basis in fact or law.
For years, Bash Ali had accused successive sports ministers of frustrating efforts to host a globally recognised boxing event. However, none of his allegations had been proven in court.
“This man has dragged us through a needless process for years. Now justice has spoken,” said a source close to the legal team.
The court’s declaration that the Bash Ali suit dismissed also “terminated the life of the case” puts a final seal on a long-running legal saga that gained more attention in the media than in any legal victories.
Observers believe the ruling sends a strong message against what many describe as misuse of the legal system to push personal narratives without proper evidence.
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As of now, there is no official word from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, but the judgement is likely to bolster public officials’ confidence in defending themselves against baseless claims.
In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the economic burdens of retired public servants, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially approved increased monthly pension payments for all former workers from both state and local government offices. The approval follows an extensive financial review of retirees’ living conditions, with particular attention to those in lower-income brackets who have been disproportionately affected by the prevailing cost-of-living crisis.
The decision was precipitated by the findings and recommendations of a special committee empaneled to evaluate the welfare situation of pensioners across the state. The committee’s report highlighted acute financial distress among aging retirees and called for immediate remedial action. In response, the state government has authorized a substantive upward adjustment in monthly pension stipends.
This increment aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Minimum Wage Act of 2024, which explicitly recommended an additional monthly sum of at least N32,000 for pensioners. Governor Lawal has opted for full implementation of this advisory for all retired state and local government employees a policy intervention expected to benefit thousands of households across Zamfara. The state government has subsequently issued binding directives to all relevant agencies to ensure the expeditious and seamless disbursement of the enhanced payments without procedural delays.
Speaking on the development, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, characterized the policy as a tangible demonstration of Governor Lawal’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for both active and former government workers. According to the Commissioner, the administration operates on the principle that dignified retirement includes access to basic necessities and financial comfort. Beneficiaries across all local government areas have been assured of prompt payment once implementation commences.
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