A motion to stop Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the incoming president, from taking the oath of office on May 29 has been filed with the Federal High Court in Abuja by the civil society organisation, Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative (ASRADI).
Due to the impending swearing-in event, the group filed a motion ex-parte alongside the lawsuit requested that the court act quickly. They claimed that Tinubu had lied under oath about having a Guinean passport.
In addition, ASRADI asked the court for permission to seek for an order of mandamus that would compel Tinubu to be investigated for perjury and recommended for prosecution if found guilty.
In order to be eligible to run in the February 25 presidential election, Tinubu had to submit Form EC9 to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and ASRADI charged him with perjury for neglecting to reveal his dual citizenship.
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On April 16, 2023, the organisation learned of the alleged perjury from an online publication. ASRADI had previously asked police assistance, but since no action was taken, they turned to the court for assistance.
ASRADI included supporting documentation with the lawsuit, including a letter dated May 8 that was addressed to the Inspector General of Police.To stop the scheduled swearing-in of President-elect Asiwaju Bola, a civil society organisation called Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative (ASRADI) has filed a motion with the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The organisation, represented by its attorney Mr. Chukwunweike Okafor, is requesting a ruling that the police must look into whether Tinubu committed perjury. It also wants an order of mandamus to compel such an investigation and, if Tinubu is found guilty, that he be reported to the Attorney General of the Federation for prosecution.
Prior to Tinubu’s oath-taking on May 29, 2023, the plaintiff additionally asks for a court order directing an investigation and prosecution for perjury.
In addition, ASRADI asked the court for permission to seek for an order of mandamus that would compel Tinubu to be investigated for perjury and recommended for prosecution if found guilty.
The court has not yet scheduled a date to hear the case, though.
Due to the impending swearing-in event, the group that filed a motion ex-parte with the lawsuit claimed that Tinubu had lied under oath about having a Guinean passport. They asked the court to get involved quickly.
