Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to serve President Bola Tinubu with court processes through the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Judge Inyang Ekwo made the order on Wednesday in a ruling on an ex parte application filed by Mr Abubakar and the ADC in their suit challenging Mr Tinubu's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

The judge directed the plaintiffs to effect the substituted service within seven days and adjourned the suit until 28 September for mention.

The suit was filed by Mr Abubakar and the ADC against Mr Tinubu, the APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

At the Wednesday pro...