Court Throws Out Air Peace Case
At the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice James Omotosho dismissed a case filed by Air Peace Limited against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Monday.
The airline had sought to stop the commission from summoning it over complaints of unpaid ticket refunds and cancelled flights. The ruling ended the legal challenge brought in 2025.
The court found that the case had no merit and ruled that the airline was trying to avoid a lawful investigation.
It held that the commission acted within its powers under the law. The judge explained that the agency can handle complaints directly or refer them where necessary.
He said the law gives the commission freedom to act on consumer issues.
The dispute focused on the interpretation of Section 148 of the consumer protection law.
The court said the provision allows the commission to investigate, dismiss weak complaints, or pass matters to other regulators.
It added that the agency has full authority to act without outside approval. This interpretation strengthened the commission’s position.
The court also rejected claims that the airline was denied fair hearing. It ruled that the company ignored several summons issued by the commission.
The judge said the airline must appear before the regulator as required. With that, the suit was dismissed completely, clearing the way for the investigation to proceed.
