Atiku Abubakar to File Supreme Court Application with Tinubu’s Academic Records for Election Appeal, Nigeria

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is set to file an application at the Supreme Court, armed with academic records belonging to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. After obtaining these records from Chicago State University (CSU) in the United States, Abubakar plans to present them as evidence in his election appeal at the apex court. The release of Tinubu’s academic records follows a ruling from Magistrate Jeffrey Gilbert, who granted Abubakar’s request for their disclosure. Although President Tinubu has filed a review of the order, the CSU Registrar, Caleb Westberg, complied with the ruling and successfully provided the requested documents on Tuesday, October 3. With the obtained evidence from CSU, Atiku Abubakar is poised to submit new documentation at the Supreme Court on Thursday, October 5. This move signifies Abubakar’s determination to present robust evidence in his election appeal and challenge the legitimacy of President Tinubu’s qualifications. The forthcoming Supreme Court application by Atiku Abubakar, coupled with the disclosure of President Tinubu’s academic records, is expected to intensify the legal battle between the candidates and shed light on the controversy surrounding Tinubu’s qualifications. As the case unfolds, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court to witness the outcome of this pivotal election appeal.