The Cable NG
The federal high court in Abuja has summoned Friesland Foods Wamco Nigeria Plc, manufacturers of Peak Milk, following a suit filed by Sabinus, the skit maker, against the firm.
In May, Sabinus, whose real name is Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, had tackled the beverage company over alleged unauthorised use of his catchphrase “something hooge” in an advert on its social media handle.
In the notice filed through Stanley Alieke, his lawyer, Sabinus demanded N1 billion in compensation and damages.
At the time, he had threatened to sue the brand if it failed to comply within two weeks from the receipt of the legal notice.
The comedian would later continue with the suit, citing failure of the beverage company to address the issues raised by him.
In a writ of summons addressed to the company and seen by TheCable Lifestyle on Thursday, the court ordered the company to respond to the skit maker’s suit within 30 days.
The court added that the plaintiff may proceed with the case and get judgement in the company’s absence if it defaults…
