Reports circulating across social media have alleged that Justice Tsammani Abubakar, the judge who chaired the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election, has reportedly lost his eyesight following an eye surgery in London.
According to the unverified claims, the jurist was admitted to a specialist hospital in the United Kingdom for what was described as a routine eye procedure. The reports further allege that unexpected complications arose during the operation, resulting in the complete loss of his vision.
However, as of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerian judiciary, the judge's family, medical authorities, or any recognized government institution regarding the alleged development. Major national and international news organizations have also not independently verified the claim.
Justice Tsammani Abubakar came into national prominence in September 2023 when he led the five-member Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that dismissed petitions challenging President Tinubu's election victory and upheld the declaration of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), affirming Tinubu as the duly elected President of Nigeria.
Given the absence of official confirmation, the reported incident remains unverified. Readers are therefore advised to treat the information with caution and await official statements from the relevant authorities before drawing conclusions or sharing the claim as fact.
