Prolonged absence: Tinubu sued for refusing to hand over power
The African Action Congress, AAC, has sued President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, over his refusal to hand over power to Vice-President Kashim Shettima since he travelled to Europe on August 30, 2026. The suit, tagged FHC/ABJ/CS/2353/2026 and dated September 28, 2026, was filed by way of an originating summons by the […] Prolonged absence: Tinubu sued for refusing to…
The African Action Congress, AAC, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court in Abuja over his decision to refuse to transfer power to Vice-President Kashim Shettima since Tinubu's European trip began on August 30, 2026. The suit, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/2353/2026 and dated September 28, 2026, was filed through an originating summons by the AAC’s National Legal Adviser, Inihebe Effiong.
The plaintiffs, including Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and the National Assembly, argue that Tinubu's absence is undemocratic, unlawful, and a breach of Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution.
The AAC further seeks a perpetual injunction to prevent future Presidents from taking extended vacations without complying with constitutional provisions.
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