By Kpomkwem News | Abuja | November 10, 2026
ABUJA — What is inside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s old election papers that made a court ask for them?
That is the question many Nigerians are asking after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, to appear in court with Tinubu’s nomination documents.
The order was given on Monday, November 9, 2026, during the ongoing criminal trial of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
What Was Verified
1. The court issued a subpoena, not a judgment.
The document is titled “Subpoena Duces Tecum” and was signed by presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, in Charge No. FHC/CR/484/2025.
It orders Amupitan to appear, produce documents, and testify as a defence witness.
2. Two specific documents were requested.
The court asked for:
a) Tinubu’s INEC Form CF001* from his *1999 Lagos governorship election, including an affidavit relating to lost certificates.
(b) Tinubu’s INEC Form CF001 from his 2023 presidential election.
3. The case is about Sowore, not Tinubu.
Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) over social media posts in which he allegedly described President Tinubu as a “criminal”.
Sowore has pleaded not guilty. President Tinubu is not a defendant in the case.
4. Two other rulings were made the same day.
The court also approved a defence request to subpoena APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, as a witness.
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But the court dismissed Sowore’s separate bid to force the DSS lead counsel to testify as a defence witness.
5. Next date is November 11.
The case was adjourned until November 11, when the subpoenaed defence witnesses are expected to appear before the court.
What Is NOT Verified
Kpomkwem News has not seen the contents of Tinubu’s 1999 or 2023 forms.
The subpoena does not mean the documents contain false information, and it does *not* mean any electoral wrongdoing occurred. The court has made no finding against President Tinubu or INEC.
As of the time of this report, INEC, the DSS, and the Presidency had not issued an official statement on the subpoena.
Why It Matters
The defence, led by Ruben Adakole, told the court it wants to examine the official documents as vital evidence to build its case.
Sowore also confirmed after proceedings that both Amupitan and Igbokwe were expected to appear on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
For now, the key question remains: Will INEC produce the documents on Wednesday, and what will the court do with them?
Kpomkwem News will be in court and will update this story with verified facts as they emerge.
