‘This Is Becoming Childish’ – Joe Igbokwe Blasts Atiku Over Plot To Stop Tinubu In 2027

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has criticised the decision by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

According to Ireporter Online, Atiku and the ADC approached the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, seeking clarification over discrepancies surrounding the name on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate attributed to Tinubu.

The former Vice President questioned whether the name “Tinubu Bola Adekunle”, which appeared on the NYSC certificate submitted by Tinubu in 2023, refers to the same individual popularly known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The legal action, filed against Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeks to determine whether the alleged discrepancy and other issues raised in the suit could affect Tinubu’s qualification to participate in the 2027 presidential election.

Atiku’s case reportedly relies on provisions of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and the Electoral Act 2026, particularly provisions relating to the presentation of forged certificates to INEC.

The ADC presidential candidate is consequently asking the court to determine whether Tinubu should be disqualified from seeking re-election in 2027.

Reacting to the development, Igbokwe described Atiku’s legal challenge as “childish,” arguing that the former Vice President was pursuing an unnecessary battle.

In a post shared on his Facebook page, the APC chieftain questioned Atiku’s political strategy and alleged that Nigerians would not entrust him with the nation’s finances.

Igbokwe wrote: “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is asking PBAT to produce his NYSC Certificate. Oro pe si je. The corrupt Custom man is not done yet. This is becoming childish.”

He further stated that Atiku was aware of what he described as a lack of public trust in his ability to manage the country’s treasury.

The development adds another layer to the increasingly heated political contest ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with legal challenges and political realignments expected to intensify as the election draws closer.