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Atiku Calls Out Tinubu’s Bizarre Academic History
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has drawn public attention to the controversies surrounding the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Atiku, who served as the Vice President under Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is currently praying a court in the United States of America (USA) for an order to mandate the Chicago State University to clarify the inconsistency in the certificates it issued to President Tinubu.
He maintained that without the clarification, it would remain difficult, if not impossible, for the public to understand the academic journey of the former Lagos State Governor.
He made his position known, at his verified X handle @atiku on Sunday.
Atiku wrote, “I woke up this morning wondering how we got to this cul de sac.
“In 1999, @officialABAT (Bola Ahmed Tinubu) claimed he attended St John’s Primary School, Aroloya, Lagos, before proceeding to Children Home School in Ibadan.
“According to him, his next port of call in his educational journey was Government College Ibadan, and Richard Daley College and Chicago State University in the United States.
“Curiously, in 2023, Tinubu settled with attending only Chicago State University.
“I am scratching my head. How is that possible?
“Methinks that all well-meaning Nigerians should be as confused as I am with Tinubu’s declaration that he had no primary and secondary education, yet he has a university degree. You may wish to ask Tinubu how he attained this feat so that we can learn from his ingenuity.”
He accompanied the post with a laughing emoji.
The Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) has fixed Tuesday September 5, 2023 for ruling on the petitions filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaration of Tinubu who ran under the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the February 25 election.
Atiku and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, are perceived to be the main contenders.
However, the APC has dismissed the former vice president’s postulations, as that of a bad sportsman, who cannot manage defeat.
Publicity Director, APC, Bala Ibrahim, said, “Politicians have a way of doing things that at times makes one wonder whether they are doing it for the betterment of the polity or simply to spite the system as a whole.
“For someone who has come all the way in Nigerian politics like Atiku Abubakar, I don’t think he is being advised correctly. He is one person who has faced countless accusations from political opponents. Almost all of them were quashed because they lacked merits, nonsensical and sometimes ridiculous.
“But for him to come back and be doing the same or even worse than what was done to him means that he is dancing to the tune of these political mediocre.
“It may not go down well, and posterity may not give him a good verdict if he continues this way. He is acting like a bad sportsman.”
Prince Odianosen Okojie, husband of actress Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at his home on September 20, 2024.
According to a statement released by the okojie’s media aide, Michael Ihaza on Friday, the armed assailants posing as police officers attempted the attack but were stopped by Okojie’s security detail.
The incident occurred when the attackers arrived in a Lexus GX 470 with Rivers State registration number PHC 253 FF, claiming to have an appointment.
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Upon entering the residence, they were confronted by security personnel who intervened.
While two of the attackers fled, the driver and one other suspect were apprehended and are currently being interrogated by the Nigeria Police Force’s Area Command in Uromi.
Reports indicate that the suspects confessed they were sent by leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Esan North East Local Government Area.
The statement reads, “it was unsuccessful owing to the intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker”.
“The armed thugs who disguised as police officers along with two others, invaded the residence of Hon. Okojie, claimed to be on appointment and proceeded to the seating room.
“Following the intervention of the security personnel attached to the lawmaker, two of the armed thugs fled leaving behind the driver and another who are currently being interrogated by officers from the Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Uromi.
“The suspects have so far made a confessional statement stating that they were sent on the mission by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Esan North East Local Government Area.”
With the curtain drawing on campaigns for the Edo State’s gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, September 21, Peter Obi has sounded the gong for the electorate to speak with their votes.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 election took to his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X, on Friday to urge voters to make the right choice.
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Putting the Labour Party forward as the best option, Obi maintained that elections “are opportunities to present authentic leadership and drive meaningful development.”
Obi wrote, “As campaign for the Edo governorship election on 21st September 2024 comes to an end today, troubling comments continue to emerge.
“One party admits to having packaged fake leaders in the past — who knows what they offer now? Perhaps expired ones — while another insists it is a do-or-die affair.
“At Labour Party, we offer genuine leadership built on competence, capacity and compassion. For us, elections are not war; they are opportunities to present authentic leadership and drive meaningful development.”
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Ahead of the Edo State governorship elections scheduled for Saturday, President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders to maintain peace and engage in sportsmanlike conduct.
In a statement released on Friday, Tinubu urged candidates, political parties, and their supporters to respect the democratic process and the will of the electorate.
The statement, signed by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized the President’s belief in voters’ ability to make informed choices about their leaders.
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President Tinubu highlighted that democracy relies on civility, tolerance, patience, and adherence to electoral rules.
He noted the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conducting a free and fair election, encouraging all parties involved to collaborate for a smooth and peaceful process.
The President commended the candidates and political parties for their issue-focused campaigns, which address the key concerns of Edo citizens, such as enhancing livelihoods, promoting economic growth, and contributing to national development.
Tinubu urged all citizens to remain peaceful and respectful during the voting process and to resolve any disagreements through established legal channels.
Additionally, he expressed strong confidence in the professionalism and integrity of security agencies and INEC officials, urging them to act impartially and refrain from any actions that might compromise the election’s integrity.
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