Atiku not fit to contest for President, Malami tells court

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“This qualified all those born before the 1961 plebiscite as citizens of Nigeria, but not Nigerian citizen by birth. Consequently, only citizens born after the 1961 plebiscite are citizens of Nigeria by birth.” Malami said. atiku

The AGF argued that, having not been born a Nigerian or by Nigerian parents, and having not met the provisions of Sections 25 & and 131 of the constitution, Atiku would be violating Section 118 of the Electoral Act should he put himself forward as candidate.

Although the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/177/2019 was filed before the 2019 presidential election, it is yet to be heard and determined. “The first defendant is a Nigerian by virtue of the 1961 plebiscite, but not a Nigerian by birth. The first defendant’s parents died before the 1961 plebiscite.” The AGF argued that, where it is revealed that a person was born outside Nigeria before Nigeria’s independence in 1960, in a location which was never part of Nigeria until June 1, 1961, as it is in this case, such a person cannot claim citizenship of Nigeria by birth.“This is even more so where his parents do not belong to any tribe indigenous to Nigeria until their death. The facts of his birth on the Cameroonian territory to Cameroonian parents remain unchallenged.

He added that another way would have been “if either his parents had become Nigerian citizen by virtue of Section 25 of the 1999 Constitution, which must be in compliance with Sections 26 and 27of the same constitution.

 

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What happened to Atiku in the past? Tinubu’s paper and Malami are now united. One Nigeria is to be pulled down by Tinubu and its agents.

We don't need this unnecessary drama. How can you say this of former VP, presidential candidate in several election. Leave him and let him contest.

atiku

atiku Did he forget that MBuhari too is not a Nigerian?

atiku What's your opinion on this IsuphJt ishakaa iyaboawokoya

atiku Exploring the constitutional loopholes for his chances in 2023 presidential election. Time shall tell.

atiku Wetin this Atiku do this people sef?🤣🤣🤣 They used his resources during their 2015 campaign..back then, he wasn't Cameroonian...🤣🤣🤣....he was VP to OBJ for 8yrs, he wasn't a Cameroonian🤣🤣🤣🤣 These 2 political parties are terminally foolish!!

atiku Na wao. Na gobe be dis o.

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atiku That means buhari who was born in 1943 is a foreigner and has no business being our president. Pls do the needful

atiku All these calculations!!! Does it mean that Atiku is a threat to the fortunes of APC come 2023?

atiku Then Tinubu should cancel his 2033 ambition

atiku So people like Yahaya with the resources will have a chance to win?

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atiku Atiku can spend! I would trust a Cat to watch over fried fish and a monkey to guard a banana barn . With both there is more possibility for positives Than Nigerian judiciary top to down inclusive of Malami himself to give justice .Their role is to collect cash and free criminals

atiku Cameronian man want come become Nigerian president.....baba abeg go Your Cameron they need you dearly dia

atiku May God Bless, Malami!!!

atiku Therefore those of us citizens born in Biafra land (South East between 1967-1970) are Biafrans by birth

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