The Supreme Court of Nigeria will hear a case on December 16, 2024, seeking President Bola Tinubu's disqualification. The suit alleges Tinubu's involvement in drug trafficking and claims Owuru, a 2019 presidential candidate, was the rightful winner. The outcome could affect Tinubu's presidency.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear a case on Monday, December 16, that seeks to disqualify President Bola Tinubu from office. The suit, SC/CV/667/2023, was filed by Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former 2019 presidential candidate under the Hope Democratic Party (HDP). Owuru claims that Tinubu is unqualified to hold the office based on two key arguments: his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, which led to a $460,000 forfeiture in the United States, and accusations of being a CIA agent.
Owuru also argues that he was the rightful winner of the 2019 presidential election, alleging that he was denied office after former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure. Despite a previous attempt to remove Buhari from office, which was dismissed due to a procedural error, Owuru now seeks to be declared the legitimate winner of the 2019 election and to reclaim his mandate.
The case involves several defendants, including former President Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Tinubu. The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to determine the outcome of the suit. Tinubu has been served with the hearing notice via the office of the Attorney General of the Federation. The outcome of this high-profile case could significantly impact Tinubu's presidency.
