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Nigerian court sets Oct. 13 to hear Atiku's bid to amend suit vs Tinubu

The Federal High Court in Abuja will hear a motion by Atiku Abubakar seeking to amend his legal challenge against President Bola Tinubu and the APC.

Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
3 outlets, 1 region

What happened

The Federal High Court in Abuja fixed October 13 for hearing of a motion filed by Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), seeking to amend his suit against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).13

Atiku and the ADC are seeking to correct errors in their originating filing, which challenges Tinubu's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.2

Key points

  • The Federal High Court in Abuja fixed October 13 for hearing of Atiku Abubakar's motion to amend his suit against Tinubu.13
  • The suit involves a challenge to Tinubu's eligibility, filed by Atiku and the ADC.23

What the coverage leaves out

  • None of the outlets reviewed reported the specific errors Atiku and the ADC are seeking to correct in their originating filing.
  • None of the outlets reviewed reported a response from Tinubu, APC, or their legal representatives to the motion.

Why it matters

The suit challenges President Bola Tinubu's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.2

What to watch

  • The October 13 hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Atiku's motion to amend the suit.

Sources (3)

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