Atiku claims Tinubu is 90, sick, says he'll show evidence in court
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), claimed in BBC interviews released Friday that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old and in poor health, saying he has evidence to present in court. He spoke in both Hausa and English, stating he himself is healthy and strong and questioning why he would not serve his fellow countrymen.
The claim matters because it surfaces as both men prepare for the 2027 general elections. Atiku’s own 2020 social media post wished Tinubu a happy 68th birthday, and Tinubu’s APC biography lists his birth date as March 29, 1952, which would make him about 74 in 2026. This contradiction casts doubt on the age allegation. In the same interviews, Atiku criticised Tinubu’s abrupt fuel subsidy removal, pledged to recruit more security personnel, invest billions in youth empowerment, and restore diplomatic ties with Niger Republic after its coup.
Readers should weigh Atiku’s claim against the documented birth date, watch for any evidence he promises to show in court, and consider his broader policy statements on the economy, security, and foreign affairs as they assess candidates for 2027. Will Atiku’s age allegation influence voters, or will the conflicting birth record weaken his credibility?