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In a dramatic turn of events in Nigeria’s political landscape, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, has filed fresh documents before the Supreme Court, levelling accusations of forgery and perjury against the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu.

The crux of this new evidence, submitted by the former vice president, is rooted in the academic records of President Tinubu. These records were obtained from Chicago State University (CSU) and were handed over to Atiku following an order from an Illinois court in the United States of America.

This order mandated the institution release the academic records, which Atiku has been avidly seeking in Nigerian courts to substantiate his claims that Tinubu forged a certificate purportedly obtained from CSU in 1979.

This certificate was submitted to Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in connection with the 2023 presidential election.

An anonymous member of Atiku’s legal team, when interviewed by PUNCH, confirmed that the academic records of President Tinubu had indeed been submitted to the Supreme Court. However, specifics about the content of the filing were not disclosed, underscoring the matter’s sensitivity.

Atiku’s lead counsel at the tribunal, Chris Uche, hinted that the process was in progress, saying, “I am sure they are working on it. I will get back if I have any information on it.”

Paul Ibe, a media consultant to Atiku, also confirmed that the fresh evidence would be filed before the midnight deadline on Friday, aiming to complement the grounds of appeal submitted earlier.

In response to inquiries about the nature of the prayers contained in the fresh evidence, Ibe clarified, “The extra evidence or the new evidence, which has to do with the certificate that Tinubu submitted to INEC, based on the petition, the discovery, and deposition, will help. And that is not the only ground; our initial filing to the Supreme Court was on 35 grounds. The Chicago evidence is just extra evidence in support of the application.”

While members of Atiku’s legal team, Chris Uche and Mike Ozekhome, confirmed the impending filing of new evidence, they declined to reveal its specific contents.

Kalu Kalu, one of the counsels for Atiku, previously asserted during a press conference that President Tinubu had forged the certificate presented to INEC, citing discrepancies in the document’s details. Kalu pointed out that the certificate indicated a female name, suggested attendance at a school that didn’t exist then, and featured a different middle name than the one on Tinubu’s NYSC certificate submitted to INEC.

Responding to these allegations, Tunde Rahman, an aide to President Tinubu, described Atiku’s actions as a politically motivated vendetta driven by an excessive desire for power. Rahman dismissed Atiku’s quest at the Supreme Court as a “wild goose chase,” contending that the former vice president was attempting to rally political and community leaders against Tinubu.

As the legal battle intensifies, it remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will handle this new evidence and whether it will impact the ongoing proceedings. Critics argue that the timing and nature of Atiku’s claims raise questions about their legitimacy, while supporters maintain that these allegations deserve thorough examination. The Nigerian political landscape continues to be entangled in controversy and intrigue as the legal drama unfolds.

https://businessday.ng/news/article/769299-atiku/

This atiku is never give up o

Am starting to have pity for Atiku


It's over for him politically and business if he fails to fight and win


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The Supreme Court will throw all this evidence into the dustbin it belong.

Ms202310:





Am starting to have pity for Atiku


It's over for him politically and business if he fails to fight and win


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Are you saying he will be given the Donald Trump treatment like in the United States of America, the center of democracy?

Supreme Court should PLEASE accept the submission. Na beg we dey beg. Because Atiku and the supporters of his boy Peter Obi no go let us rest.

Zxcvbnmghtr:
Are you saying he will be given the Donald Trump treatment like in the United States of America, the center of democracy?

Trump is also a crook and shady business man

Like Atiku like Trump

But am sure they kept some asset ofshore

If you have not learnt anything about Nigerian politics, just learn that agbadorians are the most senseless and hypocritical supporters chosing the kind of EVIL they support and crying foul to other EVILS.

It is a big SHAME. They claim to love thier country but choose to support all evils that drags it backwards. Shame

Trash.

Unless Atiku has another document that is an ace up his sleeve, that hasn't been released yet, then this is a glorified waste of time. PO my guy, like I said earlier don't bother with the SC trip. Let Nigerians face whatever they wanna face btw now and 2027. Be a vibrant and visible opposition (no disappear like Jimi Agbaje), then come back in 2027 and hope more people would have learnt a thing or two from the kin tins wey their eyes go see btw now and then.

* New evidence will not be admitted
* Even tho we know there was a forgery of that doc likely done right here in Nigeria, you can't prove it, cos the registrar said under oath that third parties issue replacement certificates...perfect escape route. Whatever discrepancies can not be attributed to him but the third party who supposedly issued the cert. Case closed
* Govt College Lagos,...that one na between him and CSU. Nigeria can't assume jurisdiction in that instance and based on that point alone. If he submitted that form to a Nigerian University and claimed to grad from Govt College when he didn't, then Nigeria has jurisdiction for a case like that.
* Claim that he is an American citizen cos he ticked black American on one of the forms. No evidence he has an American passport...there was no other box to tick that would have been MOST applicable to him, based on that form I saw. There was no box for 'African' or 'Other' to tick. Correct me if I'm wrong.

All in all, even with something strong I wouldn't hold my breath on the supreme court doing anything to a sitting president, much less this one wey no strong. The school bailed their student, BUT we know that school sef dem be crook. Unfortunately we can't prove it.

VERY GOOD, NOW LET THE WORLD SEE WHAT THE YORUBA CHIEF JUSTICE OF FEDERATION WILL DO.


THAT IS WHAT MANY WANT TO SEE.