The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to enforce his fundamental human rights. He has dragged the Nigeria President Son, Seyi to the court and seeking N38.3 billion in damages over alleged abduction and torture by Seyi Tinubu.
Allegations Against Seyi Tinubu and Others
- Atiku alleges that Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, led thugs to disrupt the NANS inauguration ceremony at The Wells Carlton Hotel in Asokoro, Abuja.
- “At the inauguration hall which I personally paid for at The Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, Seyi Tinubu arrived with a large number of security men and ordered them to stop the event,” Atiku said.
- “Seyi’s thugs entered the hall wielding guns and cutlasses. They stopped the senator, began stabbing people, and chased others away, snatching phones and valuables in the process.” Hence the reason for Seyi being dragged to court.
Alleged Attempt to Bribe Atiku
- Atiku claims that Seyi Tinubu attempted to silence him with a N100 million bribe before the inauguration.
- “Before the day of the inauguration, Seyi had asked the Senior Special Assistant on Students and Youth Affairs to lure me into silence with money. I was told he was ready to offer me a hundred million naira. My refusal to accept the bribe led to the attack yesterday.”
Court Action
- Atiku is suing Seyi Tinubu, the Department of State Services (DSS), and top officials of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) over the alleged abduction and torture.
- He claims that his life was under threat and that he was beaten, injured, and taken to an unknown location.
The case highlights tensions between the NANS leadership and the government, with allegations of external influence and attempts to silence student leaders.- The outcome of the court case will likely have implications for the relationship between student organizations and government officials
