Court to hear Atiku, ADC request to amend Tinubu suit

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress are seeking permission to amend their challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The Federal High Court in Abuja scheduled October 13, 2026, to hear the application; it has not ruled on the proposed changes or the underlying suit. Justice Inyang Ekwo set the hearing date after confirming that the defendants had been served with the amendment application. Tinubu’s lawyer, Wole Olanipekun, told the court that the president’s counteraffidavit opposing the motion had been served on the plaintiffs on September 24. The judge confirmed proof of service. Atiku and the ADC say the amendments would correct errors in their original filing, including an incorrect description of an Independent National Electoral Commission form as Form CF001 rather than Form EC9A. They also want to provide clearer copies of exhibits and add details of their allegation concerning a National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate, including a written deposition by Atiku. The plaintiffs say these changes would not introduce a new issue or additional prayer. Tinubu disputes that account.