Atiku Silent As Chicago State University Releases Tinubu’s Records

Atiku Silent As Chicago State University Releases Tinubu’s Records

  • Chicago State University (CSU) has obeyed a court order by releasing the academic records of President Bola Tinubu
  • However, Atiku Abubakar, who requested Tinubu's academic records, has yet to react to it
  • Atiku's spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, also failed to comment on the issue when contacted

FCT, Abuja - The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is yet to react after Chicago State University (CSU) released the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Atiku had requested for Tinubu's academic records to back his allegation that the president forged his CSU certificate.

Atiku silent as Chicago State University releases Tinubu's record
Atiku yet to comment as Chicago State University releases Tinubu's record Photo Credits: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Atiku Abubakar
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This was in line with the rulings made by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Gilbert of the US District Court.

Atiku silent as CSU releases documents

As reported by Daily Trust, Atiku’s spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, did not reply to a text message sent to him and failed to get back to the media house as promised.

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On Monday, October 2, the CSU produced four sets of documents copies to Atiku following the court ruling.

The documents were released after Atiku filed a petition requesting Tinubu's academic records at the university.

Legit.ng earlier examined the documents released by the institution to the former vice-president's team.

Festus Keyamo reacts as Chicago University releases Tinubu’s records

Festus Keyamo, the aviation and aerospace development minister, earlier urged Atiku to tender an unreserved apology to President Tinubu and Nigerians.

Keyamo in a series of posts shared on his X page (formerly known as Twitter), described Atiku's efforts as futile.

Tinubu’s coursemate at Chicago University swears affidavit

Meanwhile, Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-Nigerian leader Goodluck Jonathan, gave a fresh update concerning the authenticity of the certificate of President Tinubu from the Chicago State University.

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Omokri said a Nigerian man identified as Olajide Adeniji had sworn an affidavit that he was a classmate of President Tinubu at Chicago State University.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Peter Obi, the Labour Party flagbearer, criticised Tinubu for trying to block access to his academic records at the CSU.

In a satirical tone, the former governor of Anambra state was seen in a video shared by Omokri, saying that his academic records could be verified online.

Source: Legit.ng

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.