“99. In this instant where the Applicant has sought monetary compensation for the violation of its rights in the sum of N500,000,000 (Five Hundred Million Naira) for exemplary and aggravated damages the Court will therefore consider whether it is entitled to the relief based on proof. Whilst an act may be declared to be in contravention of guarantees within the ACHPR and therefore a violation of the rights enshrined therein, a claimant must show cause as to how loss or damage resulted from same. 100. Taking cognizance of the facts and evidence, the Court notes the affidavit sworn to by Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo stating that he was denied access to his Twitter account for which he is seeking that the Court orders for damages. However, the Applicant has failed to submit evidence of proof of the actual harm suffered from the ban on Twitter. The Court notes also, that a list of persons was adduced without details as to the actual loss or damage that resulted from the violation of the rights enshrined in Article 9 of the ACHPR. It is on this basis that the Court dismisses the claim for monetary compensation by the Applicant as the same has not been properly established before this Court.”
— SERAP v FRN (2022) – ECW/CCJ/JUD/40/22