Former Vice-President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is 90 years old, saying he has evidence to substantiate the allegation.

Atiku made the claim in an interview with the BBC while responding to questions about his age and his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election.

The former Vice-President said he remained physically fit and capable of serving the country, contrasting himself with Tinubu, whom he alleged is 90 years old and unwell.

“I have a president who is 90 years old now, and who is sick. I am healthy; I am strong. So why would I not make my services available to my fellow countrymen?” Atiku said.

When questioned about the basis for his claim, Atiku said he had evidence and would present it in court.

“I have evidence that he is [90], and I will present it in court,” he said.

The allegation comes ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in which Atiku is the ADC candidate.

However, Atiku did not publicly present the evidence during the interview. Available public records currently put Tinubu’s date of birth at March 29, 1952, which would make him 74 years old in 2026.