Taraba School Alumni Challenge Retired General Over Petition Accusing Senator of Forgery
Alumni of Government Secondary School (GSS) Wukari, class of 2000, confronted retired Major General AT Ibrahim over a petition accusing Senator David Jimkuta of forging secondary school certificates.
In Brief
- •Alumni of Government Secondary School (GSS) Wukari, class of 2000, confronted retired Major General AT Ibrahim over a petition accusing Senator David Jimkuta of forging secondary school certificates.
- •The petition, dated 21 September 2026, was submitted to the APC National Chairman to disqualify Jimkuta after he won the Taraba Southern senatorial primary.
- •Alumni members, including Haruna Magaji and Galeya Gembo Suntai, verified Jimkuta’s graduation record at GSS and refuted the allegations.
- •The petition alleges forged National Examinations Certificates and false oath declarations by Jimkuta.
- •Alumni claim Ibrahim’s accusations are a distraction from Jimkuta’s campaign.
Why It Matters
The dispute highlights the importance of credential verification in Nigerian political nominations and raises questions about the integrity of the APC’s primary process in Taraba Southern. If the allegations were proven, they could undermine Jimkuta’s legitimacy and affect voter confidence in the upcoming 2027 senatorial election.
Key Details
- Petition Date
- 21 September 2026
- Target Senator
- David Jimkuta
- Alleged Forged Document
- National Examinations Certificate
- Accuser
- Retired Major General AT Ibrahim
- Alumni Class
- GSS Wukari 2000
- Primary Election Outcome
- Jimkuta won APC primary for Taraba Southern
Context & Background
The incident follows the recently concluded APC primary for the Taraba Southern Senatorial District, in which Senator David Jimkuta emerged victorious over retired Major General AT Ibrahim.
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