- Recall that the Chicago State University released Tinubu’s academic records on Monday
During an international press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasized the potential impact on Nigeria’s reputation due to the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s submitted certificate from Chicago State University (CSU) to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Atiku further called on the pertinent stakeholders to uphold democratic principles by ascertaining the authenticity of the certificate presented by Tinubu to INEC.
“The reputation of our country is at stake and that affects Nigerians everywhere and wherever they may be.” Atiku said.
Recall that the Chicago State University released Tinubu’s academic records on Monday.
The CSU Registrar, Carl Westberg, also carried out a deposition of the documents on Tuesday, in compliance with the ruling of Magistrate Jeffrey Gilbert.
Gilbert had last month granted Atiku’s request for the release of Tinubu’s academic records but the President filed an application for a review of the order.
Tinubu’s lawyers insisted that the documents would not be relevant in Atiku’s appeal against the President at the Supreme Court and asked for a review of the ruling.