Atiku Abubakar has taken his feud with Bola Tinubu to a whole new level. Atiku, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has pulled a surprise move by applying for permission from the Supreme Court to present what he claims is “fresh evidence.”
The plot thickens as Atiku alleges that President Bola Tinubu might have dabbled in some forgery business to secure his spot in the presidential election held on February 25. The former Vice President is not mincing words, insisting that Tinubu’s actions amount to a double whammy of forgery and perjury, a move that should cost him his presidency.
Atiku’s ace in the hole? Tinubu’s academic records, supposedly handed over by Chicago State University on October 2, 2023, with a little nudge from Judge Nancy Maldonado of the District Court of Illinois. It’s like a courtroom drama unfolding in real life.
Atiku cites the rulebook, referring to Order 2, Rule 12(1) of the Supreme Court Rules 1985 and various sections of the 1999 Constitution, as well as the Supreme Court’s inherent jurisdiction. He filed his application on October 5, but his legal team made sure everything was shipshape on a Friday night, adding a touch of drama to the proceedings.
In a nutshell, Atiku wants the court to let him parade this “smoking gun” evidence, a deposition made on October 3, 2023, from Chicago State University, which disowns the certificate presented by Tinubu to INEC. He’s practically begging the court to take this deposition seriously and use it to resolve the case, with a few extra orders thrown in for good measure.
Atiku’s case hinges on the belief that presenting a bogus certificate to INEC is a grave offense, one that could shake the very foundations of the presidency. The Supreme Court is now the stage for this epic showdown, and the date for this courtroom thriller to begin remains a mystery. Grab your popcorn; this political drama is far from over.
