Court rules in favour of employee in wrongful termination case against Stanbic IBTC Bank and others

Yusuf Adams Danlami, a claimant represented by O. S. Adebiyi claimed wrongful termination against Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, Integrated Corporate Services Limited, and the Central Bank of Nigeria. Danlami sought permission to amend his original complaint.

This case filed under Suit No: NICN/ABJ/32/2024, reported at the National Industrial Court website was presided over by Hon. Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim on  May 23, 2024, at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division. The Defendants, represented by K.N. Gadzama, G.E. Ejemai, and J.A. Olugbade, argued that the suit was not valid.

The case highlights the importance of following procedural rules in employment disputes and the court’s role in facilitating fair resolutions.

The main issues in this case revolve around Yusuf Adams Danlami’s request to amend his original complaint after claiming wrongful termination. The court had to decide whether to allow these amendments.

The Defendants argued against the amendments, stating there was no valid reason and that the law requires careful consideration before granting such changes. The 2nd Defendant provided a counter-affidavit to support their stance.

Danlami supported his request with an affidavit, aiming to address all issues effectively by amending his claims.

Despite the Defendants’ arguments, the court decided that Danlami’s request was justified. The judge noted that the amendments would help ensure a fair resolution without causing harm to the Defendants.

The judge granted Danlami’s request to amend his claims and confirmed that the amended documents were properly filed. The ruling was made with no-cost orders.

The decision also underlines that amendments are permissible if they do not cause injustice to the opposing party, secure substantial justice, and address the real issues between parties.