Michael Aondoakaa, former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says having dual citizenship cannot disqualify anyone who is a Nigerian by birth from contesting elections in the
dual citizenship can only disqualify “a person who obtains such status by naturalisation or registration”.
The allegation has generated reactions on social media, with many arguing that having dual citizenship bars Tinubu from contesting elections in the country.
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