Atiku Files Certificate Forgery Case Against Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has initiated a certificate forgery case against President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, aiming to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential election. This suit, which is distinct from a previous challenge dismissed during the 2023 elections, centers on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate submitted by Tinubu to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Atiku claims that the name on the NYSC certificate, "Tinubu Bola Adekunle," differs from Tinubu's recognized name, "Bola Ahmed Tinubu," constituting a breach of sections 137, 139, and 285 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. The first hearing took place on September 1, 2026, but did not proceed as Atiku's counsel, Joseph Onu, stated that Tinubu had not been served with court summons.
Onu declined to serve the papers to Tinubu's lawyer, Omosanya Popoola, due to a lack of written authorization. The case was adjourned to September 28 for further proceedings.
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