2027: Court adjourns Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility
Federal High Court adjourns Atiku Abubakar’s suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 election over service issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-court-adjourns-atikus-suit-challenging-tinubus-eligibility/
On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned a case filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar challenging President Bola Tinubu's eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election. Atiku's legal team sought an order for substituted service due to their inability to personally deliver the originating summons to Tinubu.
Tinubu's counsel, Omosanya Popoola, agreed to accept the court process on the President's behalf but insisted on a written undertaking from Atiku's counsel confirming his mandate to do so. The lawyers failed to reach an agreement, leading Justice Inyang Ekwo to adjourn the matter until September 28, 2026. Atiku is contesting Tinubu's eligibility under specific sections of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act, 2026, primarily focusing on allegations of a forged NYSC discharge certificate submitted to INEC.
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