A Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons in line with its statutory mandate. The ruling followed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the powers of the commission.
The judgment, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, affirmed the commission’s authority under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 2018. The court confirmed that the agency can receive complaints, assess cases and take necessary steps, including investigations.
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, says the decision reinforces the role of regulatory oversight in protecting consumers and promoting fair market practices. He notes that the case arose from complaints involving unrefunded ticket fares, cancelled flights and other service concerns affecting airline passengers.
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Mr Bello explains that investigations by the commission are administrative processes aimed at establishing facts and do not amount to findings of wrongdoing. He adds that the FCCPC remains committed to fairness, transparency and due process, and urges businesses to cooperate with lawful regulatory procedures while maintaining effective complaint resolution systems.
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