We Urge Obi And Atiku To File A Legal Challenge Against Tinubu's Election As President: U.s - Legitvibes Apr 2026

Claims that the U.S. government directly "urged" opposition leaders Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to challenge the 2023 Nigerian election results are a misinterpretation, as the U.S. instead advocated for utilizing established legal channels. While Obi and Abubakar filed extensive legal challenges, the Nigerian Supreme Court officially dismissed their appeals in October 2023, upholding Bola Tinubu's victory. For details on the legal challenges, see the report at BusinessDay .