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General News of Monday, 26 June 2023

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Atiku’s ally Idi Amin is dead, details emerge

Atiku Abubakar and Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri mourns as Alhaji Idirissu Amin passes on Atiku Abubakar and Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri mourns as Alhaji Idirissu Amin passes on

Alhaji Idirissu Amin, popularly referred to as Idi Amin, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council has passed away.

Amin, a close associate of Atiku Abubakar, PDP flagbearer and former Vice-President, died in Abuja, Vanguard reported.

Family sources told Daily Trust on Monday, June 26, that the deceased, who was the immediate past chairman of Maiha Local Government Council of Adamawa State, passed away after a protracted illness.

Amin, a fiery politician with huge stature like that of former Ugandan President Idi Amin became popular throughout Adamawa for his amusing character.

A condolence message issued by the chief press secretary to Adamawa state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, described the late Amin as a fearless political activist who rendered immeasurable service to the nation.

Details of the weighty evidence tendered by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, June 23, at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, have emerged.

According to Demola Olarewaju, special assistant on Digital Media Strategy to Atiku, the document submitted by the PDP candidate showed that Tinubu that attended Chicago State University, was born in 1954 and not 1952, as claimed by President Tinubu.