Court files acquired by SaharaReporters reveal that Amupitan, through his attorneys, submitted a Motion on Notice outdated November 10, 2026, asking the court to nullify the subpoena released on October 26, 2026, in the continuous criminal trial of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) governmental prospect, Omoyele Sowore.
The subpoena was released by Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Charge No. FHC/CR/484/ 2025, including the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Sowore.
SaharaReporters had actually reported on Monday that the court purchased Amupitan to appear and produce the defined electoral files in connection with Sowore’s trial over his description of Tinubu as a criminal.
The subpoena, entitled ‘Subpoena Duces Tecum’, directs the INEC chairman to produce 2 sets of files sent by Tinubu to the electoral commission.
They consist of the INEC Form CF01 sent by Tinubu as a prospect in the 1999 Lagos State governorship election, along with the affidavit worrying lost certificates, and the Form CF01 he sent for the 2023 governmental election.
The court order likewise directs Amupitan to affirm on behalf of Sowore and stay in participation till the matter is figured out.
The subpoena directed the INEC chairman to appear before the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, Courtroom 5, at 9am on October 26, 2026.
Sowore had actually revealed the advancement in a Facebook post, sharing copies of the subpoena and hearing notification served on the INEC chairman.
The criminal case was set up by the Federal Republic of Nigeria versus Sowore over his remarks about Tinubu.
By looking for to have actually the subpoena reserved, INEC is challenging the court order needing its chairman to produce the president’s electoral files and affirm in the event.
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