African Action Congress Sues President Tinubu Over Vacation Protocols

The African Action Congress filed a lawsuit on September 28, 2026, in the Federal High Court in Abuja against President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly, and the Attorney General of the Federation. The party alleges that President Tinubu breached Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution by embarking on a month-long vacation to Europe starting August 30, 2026, without transmitting a written declaration to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The suit further challenges the National Assembly for failing to pass a resolution authorizing Vice-President Kashim Shettima to act as President after Tinubu's absence exceeded 21 days. The AAC describes this omission as "unlawful, unconstitutional and a violation of the mandatory duty." The party is seeking a court declaration that the President's actions were "undemocratic and a gross violation of the Constitution," along with a perpetual injunction to prevent future presidents from vacationing without following constitutional transmission protocols.

Defendants in the case include President Tinubu, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. While the Presidency maintains that Tinubu is governing remotely and remains in touch with officials, the AAC maintains the legal requirement for a formal transfer of power was ignored. No hearing date has been set for the proceedings.