Tension as Supreme Court Faults Chicago State University's Letters on Tinubu’s Certificate
- The Supreme Court has heard the appeal of Atiku Abubakar regarding the authenticity of Bola Tinubu's certificate obtained from the Chicago State University
- While faulting Tinubu, Atiku submitted that issues of merit ought not to be determined or pronounced upon at the interlocutory stage
- Speaking on the appeal on Monday, Justice Okoro complained over the letters concerning Tinubu's certificate
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FCT, Abuja - The Supreme Court on Monday, October 23, maintained there were conflicting letters from the Chicago State University (CSU) on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's certificate.
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Justice John Okoro, chairman of the 7-member panel hearing the application of Atiku Abubakar, flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), filed against the victory of Tinubu, made this statement on Monday.
At the hearing, Justice Okoro said criminal matters must be proved beyond reasonable doubt, Daily Trust reported.
“But in this case, there are two conflicting letters from the CSU – one authenticating the president’s certificate and another discrediting it. Which do we rely on?” he queried.
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Supreme Court reserves judgment in Atiku's appeal against Tinubu
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Supreme Court on Monday, October 23, reserved judgment in the appeal by Atiku Abubakar and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party.
The appeal is against the September 6 judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), which affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election.
A seven-member panel of the court led by Justice John Okoro announced lawyers to parties adopted their briefs of argument and made final submissions.
Atiku engages Tinubu in fresh challenge over CSU certificate
Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar's camp described attempts by the media team of President Tinubu to destroy the image of the PDP flagbearer as inconsequential.
Paul Ibe, an aide to Atiku, made this assertion as he addressed the allegations against Atiku by Tinubu.
They urged Tinubu to stop chasing shadows and put to rest the issues surrounding his certificates obtained from the CSU.
Atiku’s wife, Titi, laments
Also, Legit.ng reported earlier that Titi Abubakar, the wife of the PDP flagbearer in the 2023 election, revealed to Nigerians how she was neglected and got no assistance because she is married to Atiku Abubakar.
According to her, people have refused to support her pet project, Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation, just because she is Atiku's wife.
Source: Legit.ng
