By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu; the Department of State Services (DSS); and the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) of abduction and torture.
He is demanding N38.3 billion in damages. According to a report by Truth Lens News, Isah alleged that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, offered him a N100 million bribe to support President Tinubu’s re-election.
He claimed he rejected the offer due to the government’s failure to fulfill past promises.
Following his refusal, Isah stated that he was abducted on April 15, stripped of his belongings, beaten, and forced to issue a statement under duress.
He also accused his abductors of threatening to kill him and cover up the crime.
However, Seyi Tinubu has denied all allegations, stating that he has no connection with Isah and has never met him. In a post on his Instagram page, he dismissed the claims as false and an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
Additionally, a civil society group, Education for Accelerated Development (EAD), declared that Isah lacks the legitimacy to serve as NANS president, describing his accusations as baseless and a publicity stunt.
The case has sparked public debate, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the alleged abduction and bribery claims.