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Tinubu Faces Potential Removal As Supreme Court Set To Rule On Fresh Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear a significant case on Monday, December 16, 2024, that could determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu, who is facing a lawsuit seeking his removal from office.
The case, identified as SC/CV/667/2023, challenges Tinubu’s eligibility to hold the presidential office, alleging his disqualification and unlawful assumption of the position.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawsuit was filed directly with the Supreme Court by Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru, a candidate in the 2019 presidential election representing the Hope Democratic Party (HDP).
Owuru, who claims he was the rightful winner of the 2019 election, accuses former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Tinubu of usurping his mandate.
He asserts that Buhari’s presidency, which lasted eight years, was unlawful and that his previous attempt to remove Buhari from office was dismissed due to a scheduling error in the hearing dates.
Owuru further alleges that Tinubu should be disqualified due to the forfeiture of $460,000 to the United States in connection with alleged drug trafficking activities.
He also claims that Tinubu’s involvement with the CIA disqualifies him from assuming the presidency of Nigeria. Owuru has petitioned the Supreme Court to declare him the rightful President and order his immediate inauguration to restore his alleged usurped mandate.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear motions related to the case on December 16, 2024.
Tinubu Removal Court
Tinubu has been served with the hearing notice through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. Legal sources indicate that Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, is expected to represent the president during the proceedings.
It is worth noting that Owuru was previously fined ₦40 million by the Court of Appeal for submitting a frivolous lawsuit against Tinubu, INEC, and others. However, it remains unclear whether the fine has been paid before Owuru filed this new suit.
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