Atiku vs Tinubu: Court gives date for fresh proceedings over 2027 eligibility
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to September 28 further proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar seeking to stop President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
The suit, filed by Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), centres on allegations that Tinubu submitted a forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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The ADC is the second plaintiff in the case, while Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and INEC are listed as the first to third defendants. Brandspur Politics reports that the matter is expected to return before the court on September 28.
Atiku raises questions over NYSC certificate
In a 25-paragraph affidavit personally deposed to in support of the case, Atiku alleged that Tinubu supplied false information in the Form CF0001 submitted to INEC.
He specifically questioned the NYSC certificate attributed to Tinubu, noting that the document bears the name “Tinubu Bola Adekunle”.
Atiku said, “I know that the NYSC certificate is clearly not one obtained by the 1st defendant, as it belongs to one Adekunle.”
He further alleged that the document remains in INEC’s custody and described it as a forgery because Tinubu’s name does not include “Adekunle”.
Case adds to 2027 political battles
The suit adds another legal dimension to the growing political contest ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
Atiku’s challenge is now awaiting the next stage of proceedings, with the Federal High Court expected to continue hearing the matter when it reconvenes on September 28.
The court’s eventual decision could have significant implications for the political parties and candidates involved in the 2027 presidential race.