Chicago Certificate: “Overrule Tinubu on Fresh Evidence”, Atiku Begs Supreme Court, Gives Reason
- PDP flagbearer has again moved to convince the Supreme Court to submit fresh evidence against Bola Tinubu
- Atiku urged the court to ignore technicalities and allow him to present additional evidence to further support his case to prove Tinubu submitted a forged certificate to INEC during the poll
- The former VP reminded the court that presenting forged documents by any candidate during elections is a serious issue that must not be allowed to be swept under the carpet
The flagbearer of the PDP in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has again asked the Supreme Court to jettison technicality and grant his application for leave to tender fresh and additional evidence.
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Atiku moves against Tinubu at the Supreme Court
Atiku on Wednesday, October 18, urged the Supreme Court to allow him to present fresh evidence to support his claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, submitted forged documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the poll.
As reported by The Nigerian Tribune, Atiku predicated his plea on the grounds that presenting forged documents by any candidate, especially by one for the highest office in the land, is a grave constitutional issue that must not be encouraged.
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The former Vice President stated this in his reply on point of law to Tinubu’s objection to granting leave for Atiku to present the fresh evidence before the apex court, Channels TV reported.
Omokri responds to claims he's abandoned Atiku, supporting Tinubu, APC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a chieftain of the PDP, Reno Omokri, has said he remains a member of the main opposition party.
Omokri in a video shared on his YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) pages on Monday, October 16, said he is not supporting President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He stated that he has validated President Tinubu's Chicago State University (CSU) certification since September 2022.
Why Fani-Kayode is quiet on Tinubu’s Chicago certificate saga, Dele Momodu opens up
Dele Momodu, the spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar, the PDP flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, has criticised those defending Tinubu over his certificate controversy.
Tinubu has been a subject of intense debate in recent weeks over alleged forgery.
Tinubu speaks on Atiku's allegation about discrepancies in his certificate
Earlier, Tinubu said the alleged discrepancies in his academic credentials were the handwork of Atiku.
Tinubu said Atiku plotted the allegations against him because of the PDP's failure to secure credible evidence to justify his claim that he (Tinubu) was not qualified to take part in the 2023 presidential election.
Source: Legit.ng
