Abraham Daniel, a former pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, alongside Alexander Enenche and Peter Enenche, has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Paul Enenche, the church’s founder and senior pastor, alleging violations of their fundamental rights.
The lawsuit, filed on December 15, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also lists the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force as respondents.
Nigerian Police Confirm Killing of Female Banker Despite Ransom Payment
Represented by their legal counsel, S. M. Oyeghe, Esq., the plaintiffs are seeking ₦100 million in compensation for what they describe as “unwarranted infringements” on their rights.
Key Allegations:
The plaintiffs assert that they were unlawfully arrested and detained on January 7–8 and January 13–14, 2025, over opinions expressed in a family WhatsApp group. They claim that the arrests, allegedly instigated by Dr. Paul Enenche, violated their fundamental rights to liberty and freedom of expression as guaranteed by:
- Section 35(1) and Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
- Articles 6 and 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, Cap. A9, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
Reliefs Sought:
The plaintiffs seek the following:
- A declaration that their arrests and detentions violated their constitutional rights to liberty and freedom of expression.
- An order compelling the respondents to pay ₦100 million as general and exemplary damages for the infringement of their rights.
Case Details:
The suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/60/2025, highlights concerns over the alleged misuse of law enforcement and infringement on personal liberties.
Police Arrest Pastor-Led Child-Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue Five Victims
Legal Context:
The plaintiffs argue that expressing opinions in a private setting, such as a family WhatsApp group, falls under constitutionally protected freedom of expression.
They further contend that the instigation of arrests by the first respondent constitutes an abuse of power and an overreach of authority.
Current Status:
While the case has been filed, no date has yet been fixed for the hearing.