Atiku Drops Explosive Tinubu Age Claim: “I Have Evidence He Is 90”

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate has made a striking claim about President Bola Tinubu’s age, alleging that the President is 90 years old and insisting that he has evidence to substantiate the assertion in court. Atiku made the claim during a BBC interview while defending his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election despite concerns surrounding his own age.

Atiku said he considered himself healthy, strong and experienced enough to serve Nigeria, arguing that age should not automatically disqualify a politician from seeking the presidency. He then pointed to Tinubu while making his allegation, saying he had evidence that the President was 90 and would present it before a court.

Atiku Puts Tinubu’s Age At The Centre Of 2027 Campaign

Atiku Abubakar’s claim immediately injects another controversial issue into an already heated 2027 political contest. His argument was made in response to questions about whether his own age could affect his ability to govern for a full presidential term.

The former vice president insisted that his political experience, competence and patriotism remain more important than his age. He also defended his repeated attempts to become president, saying his political journey had been shaped by opposition to military rule and previous attempts to contest elective office.

OFFICIAL RECORDS SAY TINUBU IS 74

The allegation, however, conflicts with publicly available official biographical information. Tinubu’s publicly listed date of birth is March 29, 1952, which makes him 74 years old in August 2026, not 90. Atiku did not present the alleged evidence during the interview, meaning his claim remains an allegation pending the production and independent verification of the records he referenced.

The controversy has already generated responses. Reno Omokri, a supporter of Tinubu, circulated a photograph reportedly taken in 1996 showing Tinubu with journalist Dele Momodu, arguing that the image raises questions about the 90-year-old claim. If Atiku eventually presents documentary evidence in court, its authenticity and provenance would become central to determining whether his allegation can withstand scrutiny.

Atiku Abubakar has therefore placed a potentially explosive claim on the record ahead of the 2027 election, but the available public evidence currently supports Tinubu’s stated age of 74. The political battle may now shift from accusations and counter-accusations to documentation and verification if Atiku follows through on his promise to present his alleged evidence in court. OGM News NG will continue monitoring the controversy and report any verified documents, legal proceedings or official responses that emerge from the claim.