Atiku Takes Tinubu’s 2027 Eligibility Battle to Court, Personally Swears Affidavit in Abuja

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday personally appeared at the Registry of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he deposed to an affidavit in support of a suit challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s qualification to contest the 2027 presidential election.

Atiku’s appearance adds a fresh dimension to the ongoing political and legal contest ahead of the 2027 general elections, as opposition figures continue to scrutinise the eligibility of political contenders.

The suit seeks to challenge Tinubu’s qualification to participate in the next presidential election, placing the matter before the court for judicial determination.

By personally deposing to the affidavit, Atiku has formally lent his weight to the legal challenge, underscoring the seriousness with which the ADC presidential candidate is pursuing the matter.

The development is expected to generate significant political interest, particularly as preparations for the 2027 presidential election intensify.

However, the allegations and claims contained in the suit remain subject to judicial scrutiny, and the court will ultimately determine whether the legal arguments presented meet the requirements of Nigerian electoral law.

The case could become another major legal battle in the political contest surrounding the 2027 presidential election, with its outcome potentially attracting nationwide attention.

For now, the matter remains before the Federal High Court, and Nigerians will await further proceedings and the court’s eventual determination.