Mr Mbu is seeking, amongst other reliefs, an order of the court to invalidate his retirement, which he claimed was done via a press release.
Buhari urged members of APC to remain united and consider voting the presidential candidate with the best chances of securing victory in the 2023 general elections.
Mr Tinubu, in a blitz of rhetoric a few days ago, had insisted it was his right to be Nigeria’s next president, drawing the ire of the Presidency and APC chair.
“It is said that in all serious socio-political contests, truth is the first casualty. It is so in this contest,” said the APC chairman.
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential race to back another presidential hopeful and frontrunner Bola Tinubu.
Governor Mohammed Badaru of Jigawa and Ajayi Boroffice (APC-Ondo) have withdrawn from APC presidential primary, supporting Bola Tinubu to emerge as the party’s candidate.
Former Governor Ibikunle Amosu of Ogun, one of APC presidential aspirants, has withdrawn from the party’s primary to throw his weight behind Bola Tinubu.
The 2023 elections will be a referendum on the failed policies of the administration,” Mr Abubakar said on Twitter late Tuesday.
Accredited journalists were teargassed and manhandled by security operatives and refused entry into the convention venue.
The visit might not be unconnected with reports that delegates were paid hugely by presidential aspirants for votes at the convention.
