The Supreme Court has fixed October 23, for hearing in a motion filed by former Vice President, and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 25, presidential election, Atiku Abubakar seeking leave in of court to bring additional evidence to prove that President Bola Tinubu submitted forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the purpose of the election.
The documents Atiku sought to be tendered by Atiku are the academic records of Tinubu, which were released to him by the Chicago State University on Monday October 2, 2023.
The 32-page documents were released to the former Vice President on the orders of Judge Nancy Maldonado of the District Court of Illinois, Eastern Division, Illinois, United States of America.
The US court had ordered the CSU to release the said documents to Atiku despite Tinubu’s objection because the court was convinced that it would help Atiku establish his allegation of forgery and lying on oath against Tinubu.
Chris Uche SAN, who is leading Atiku’s legal team, confirmed the October 23 date.
In a hearing notice sighted by newsmen, the apex court stated that the motion will be heard by 9am.
Specifically, the notice indicated that Atiku’s counsel and those of President Tinubu will be required to address its 7-man panel on whether or it has powers to grant the request.
Also, lawyers to the All Progressives Congress APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission, as joint respondents in the motion are expected to join issues with Atiku on the application.
