Federal High Court Adjourns Max Health’s Committal Motion Against H‑Medix, PCN
The Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwatu, on Monday heard proceedings in the ongoing multi‑million‑naira dispute between Max Health and H‑Medix, alongside the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and others.
Max Health has filed a committal‑to‑prison motion against H‑Medix and the PCN FCT Chapter Chairmen, arising from the alleged commissioning of a new pharmaceutical outlet at LifeCamp, Abuja, despite the pendency of the suit.
Counsel to Max Health, Ola Olanipekun, SAN, informed the court that H‑Medix proceeded to open the LifeCamp outlet in November 2025, notwithstanding that the outlet is already the subject of litigation. He argued that the company’s actions amounted to defiance of the court.
Consequently, Max Health filed a motion on notice seeking an order compelling the PCN FCT Chairmen and H‑Medix to show cause “why they should not be surcharged, indicted, and/or committed to prison for allegedly tampering with the subject matter of the suit.” The claimant also prayed the court to reverse any approvals purportedly granted for the outlet’s operation at the LifeCamp filling station location.
Max Health further accused the FCCPC of indulging H‑Medix and failing to conduct a proper investigation into the dispute. In an affidavit supporting the motion, the company’s CEO stated that warning notices had been issued to both PCN and H‑Medix upon learning of the planned outlet opening. She urged the court to restrain the PCN, the FCTA, and H‑Medix from continuing operations pending final determination of the case.
Responding, counsel to H‑Medix, Fredrick Itula, SAN, confirmed receipt of the committal motion earlier that morning. He drew the court’s attention to a preliminary objection already filed challenging the competence of the suit and requested time to respond, stressing the need to consider all pending processes in the interest of fair hearing.
Counsel to the FCCPC and PCN were absent from the proceedings.
In a brief remark, Justice Egwatu cautioned counsel against actions that could portray the court as unserious, noting: “When we get to that bridge, we will cross it.” The matter was adjourned to February 9, 2026, for mention.
