Lagos, May 3 : Nigerian activists are gearing to file a Petition in Court, compelling the Judiciary to order a Mental Evaluation on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The petitioners drawn from different human rights groups' allege that the head of the federal government, has displayed questionable behavior, made unrealistic promises, irked the citizenry and lied about the country’s economy, which could be attributed to Mental disorders'.
The Activists, argue they have a right to seek legal redress on matters of constitutional significance, stating that the country's governance under President Tinubu is pushing political interests at the expense of the public good.
Additionally, they are accusing the President of tilted scales and Regional Imbalance in resources allocation and state appointments.
"Nigerians are groaning, under the Tinubu administration, economic hardship has worsened, with inflation, hunger, unemployment, and insecurity skyrocketing. The sudden removal of fuel subsidy, the floating of the naira, and lack of a clear social safety net have plunged millions into poverty. The youth, especially in regions like the South East, feel abandoned, disillusioned, and angry." the Activists told JULISHA MEDIA.
"The President’s home region—the Southwest—has emerged as the epicenter of federal projects and high-level appointments, raising questions about fairness and inclusivity. From the multi-trillion naira Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, to the concentration of economic portfolios in Yoruba hands, the optics and substance of governance have not helped to unify the country." they added.
The Activists, also allege the President is unsuitable to hold the office, Citing Tinubu being named a finalist for the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project’s (OCCRP) 2024 “Corrupt Person of the Year” award.
Established in 2012, this annual recognition spotlights individuals linked to significant corruption or organized crime activities.
According to the OCCRP, Tinubu’s nomination was supported by journalists, readers, and judges within its global network.
In 2023, an OCCRP investigation revealed that Tinubu was connected to 20 properties in the UK purchased by his associates during his tenure as Lagos State governor. Seventeen of these properties were acquired by Oladipo Eludoyin, a close associate and director of Aranda Overseas Corp, between 2004 and 2007. The report also linked Tinubu’s son, Seyi, to Aranda Overseas Corp., which purchased a $10.8 million property under investigation by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Additionally, the OCCRP cited past allegations of Tinubu’s involvement in money laundering during the 1990s and his forfeiture of $460,000 to the US government in a narcotics-related case.
Tinubu has consistently denied these allegations and emphasized the need for African leaders to address corruption and economic challenges collaboratively.
Meanwhile, the Petitioners also argue Tinubu's age factor could be detrimental to the country's decision making. The petition, set to be filed at the High Court in the coming weeks' seeks accountability, calling for a mental evaluation to ensure the President’s fitness to lead, which supporters argue is a vital step for the nation’s stability.
