African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says he has evidence indicating President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old and says he can prove it in court. Atiku makes the claim in an interview with the BBC, published on Friday, and adds that he is prepared to present the evidence if necessary.
Atiku links the accusation to his broader argument for seeking office in the 2027 election, saying he considers himself healthy while describing Tinubu as elderly and unwell. He also points to his continued political participation despite previous disqualifications, arguing that he has constitutional rights to run.
Some coverage also reports public reactions to his vow, including criticism that his remarks reflect “desperation” and references to Tinubu’s publicly known age being lower. Other parts of the reporting focus on Atiku’s campaign positions, including pledges on insecurity and a claim that government failures have contributed to challenges in defence and policing. Across outlets, the core elements remain Atiku’s courtroom-ready evidence claim and the basis for his age-related criticism of Tinubu.
