The African Action Congress (AAC) has filed a court case against President Bola Tinubu, challenging his reported refusal to formally hand over power to Vice President Kashim Shettima during a vacation in Europe.
The lawsuit brings renewed attention to constitutional obligations surrounding presidential absence from Nigeria. Under Nigerian law, the president is generally expected to transmit a formal letter to the National Assembly when temporarily leaving the country, enabling the vice president to act in his capacity.
The AAC’s legal action signals the opposition party’s intent to hold the presidency accountable to constitutional procedure, though the specific grounds, reliefs sought, and court before which the matter was filed remain unconfirmed from available information.
Further details — including the duration of the president’s Europe trip, the court’s response, and any reaction from the presidency — had not been independently verified at the time of this report.
This is a developing story. BuzzUp Nigeria will provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
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