Atiku’s aide backs court action against Wike, Adeleke, Soludo over Tinubu campaign roles

Paul Ibe, the media aide to Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign, has lent his support to the idea of taking legal action against Nyesom Wike, Ademola Adeleke, and Charles Soludo. These figures are alleged to have played roles in President Bola Tinubu's campaign council without proper authorization from their respective political parties.

Ibe made this clear in a statement shared on X, asserting that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord are contemplating a court challenge to ascertain the legality of these politicians' involvement. According to Ibe, the judiciary should decide whether such politicians can back the electoral ambitions of opposing parties while still adhering to their party's constitution.

Ibe argued that no individual, regardless of their political power, should be exempt from obligations that bind ordinary party members. He demanded that the PDP provide justification for Wike's inclusion in Tinubu's campaign, while also urging the Accord to clarify Adeleke's appointment in light of its own presidential candidacy.

Furthermore, Ibe questioned the authority that underpins Soludo's participation in the APC campaign council. This dispute raises concerns about the application of party rules to high-ranking politicians versus regular party members.