BREAKING: Tinubu’s Lawyers’ Bid to Secure Fresh Emergency Appeal in US Court Fails

Tinubu’s Lawyers’ Bid to Secure Fresh Emergency Appeal in US Court Fails as Atiku’s Lawyers Refuse to Shift Deposition

 

 

In a high-stakes legal battle unfolding in the United States District Court, President Bola Tinubu’s legal team faced a significant setback as their bid for another fresh emergency motion hit a roadblock.

 

The obstacle came in the form of Atiku Abubakar’s lawyers, who staunchly refused to adjust the deposition time from 10 am to 12 noon, thwarting Tinubu’s attempt to buy more time.

 

Renowned Nigerian investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, broke this development on his verified X account (formerly known as Twitter), shedding light on the unfolding legal drama.

 

According to Hundeyin, the information was provided to him by Atiku Abubakar’s legal team. Hundeyin stated:

 

“Atiku’s legal team tells me that Tinubu’s lawyers approached 3 Appeal courts in the US today without success.”

 

“They then requested Atiku’s lawyers in Chicago to shift the deposition time tomorrow from 10 am to 12 noon so as to buy time. Atiku’s team refused. Popcorn time.”

Atiku's legal team tells me that Tinubu's lawyers approached 3 Appeal courts in the US today without success.

They then requested Atiku's lawyers in Chicago to shift the deposition time tomorrow from 10am to 12noon so as to buy time.

Atiku's team refused.

Popcorn time🍿

— David Hundeyin (@DavidHundeyin) October 2, 2023

This revelation exposes the intense legal maneuvering taking place on both sides of the dispute. President Bola Tinubu’s legal representatives had evidently sought multiple avenues to secure their emergency appeal, only to be met with obstacles.

 

Furthermore, another US-Nigerian investigative journalist, Jackson Ude, had previously reported on his official X account (formerly known as Twitter) that President Bola Tinubu was actively seeking an “Emergency Motions Judge” at the U.S Court of Appeal.

 

Ude reported:

 

“UPDATE: BOLA TINUBU SHOPPING FOR EMERGENCY MOTION JUDGE AT THE U.S COURT OF APPEAL

“While Bola Tinubu and his lawyers are busy shopping for an ‘Emergency Motions Judge’ at the U.S Court of Appeal, Seventh Circuit, Lawyers of Atiku Abubakar are already prepared to counter. Tinubu and his lawyers have a few hours to get a Judge. And it is almost unlikely they would succeed. No time for the druggie to escape!”

UPDATE: BOLA TINUBU SHOPPING FOR EMERGENCY MOTION JUDGE AT THE U.S COURT OF APPEAL
While Bola Tinubu and his lawyers are busy shopping for an “Emergency Motions Judge” at the U.S Court of Appeal, Seventh Circuit, Lawyers of Atiku Abubakar are already prepared to counter. Tinubu… pic.twitter.com/iLNpgKS77u

— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) October 2, 2023

 

The situation remains fluid and closely watched as legal battles continue to unfold between the legal teams of President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar in the United States District Court. This high-profile case has captured the attention of the public and legal experts alike, with its outcome carrying significant implications.