MultiChoice Nigeria lawsuit dismissed after withdrawal by Plaintiff, case closed
The tribunal reviewed Order 6 Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules and concluded that there are no obstacles stopping MultiChoice from filing a stay of
MultiChoice Nigeria lawsuit dismissed after withdrawal by Plaintiff, case closed
On July 29, 2024, the lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited concerning subscription fee increases was officially withdrawn, resulting in the case being closed. Barrister Festus Onifade, who initiated the legal action, decided to retract the suit against MultiChoice and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) due to concerns over potential delays in proceedings. Initially, MultiChoice had sought a stay of proceedings, prompting the tribunal to postpone the hearing to November 2024. Onifade expressed apprehension that such delays could be exploited by MultiChoice to hinder his case and appeal any unfavorable rulings. The tribunal, presided over by Thomas Okosu, confirmed that there were no legal obstacles preventing MultiChoice from filing for a stay. The lawsuit centered on allegations that MultiChoice had raised subscription fees for its DStv and GOtv services without providing the mandatory one-month notice to customers in April 2024. Following the pric…
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