Is it True Judge Who Declared Tinubu Election Winner Lost Eyesight After Surgery? Facts Emerge
- A viral claim falsely alleged that Judge Tsamma Abubakar went blind after undergoing surgery in London, United Kingdom
- However, a fact-check done on the claim showed that no such judge existed in the 2023 presidential election petition panels
- Findings from the fact-checking exercise also showed that Justice Haruna Tsammani was the accurate name behind the viral misinformation
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - A Facebook page known as INews claimed that “Justice Tsamma Abubakar,” the judge who declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling APC winner of the 2023 presidential election, had lost his eyesight.
The page claimed Justice Abubakar went blind after undergoing eye surgery at a specialist hospital in London, United Kingdom.
Source: Twitter
The post alleged that there were complications during the surgery that resulted in the judge's complete blindness.
“Breaking News: Judge Tsamma Abubakar, who declared Tinubu the winner in the 2023 presidential election, reportedly went blind in a London hospital after undergoing eye surgery.”
Verification
Dubawa, a fact-checking platform, discovered that the photograph attached to the viral claim was that of Ghana’s former Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Findings also showed that no judge identified as “Tsamma Abubakar” was among any of the panels that handled the 2023 presidential election petitions.
The seven-member panel of judges at the Supreme Court were Justices Inyang Okoro, Adamu Jauro, Uwani Musa Abba Aji, Lawal Garba, I.N. Saulawa, Tijjani Abubakar, and Emmanuel Agim.
While those at the Court of Appeal panel members were Justice Haruna Tsammani, Justice Stephen Adah, Justice Misitura Bolaji-Yusuf, Justice Boloukuoromo Ugoh, and Justice Abba Mohammed.
The viral claim likely distorted the name of Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, who chaired the 2023 Presidential Election Petition Court, to push the fake report.
Conclusion
The social media claim that the judge who declared Asiwaju Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) the winner of the 2023 presidential election went blind after surgery is false.
There is no evidence, official statement, or report from any credible news platform that any member of the 2023 election petition panels lost their eyesight after surgery in London.
Source: Facebook
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele unveiled the 32nd edition of Warnings to the Nations at a Lagos press conference.
Prophecies indicated potential political turmoil for Tinubu and the upcoming 2027 elections in Nigeria.
Ayodele's warnings highlighted ongoing issues of banditry and government challenges in addressing national security.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
