The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reintroduce himself to the Nigerian public and throw more light on his academic qualifications.
This call comes in light of recent developments, where a US court ordered the release of President Tinubu’s academic records from the Chicago State University (CSU) at the request of the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
During a press conference in Abuja, Obi requested that President Tinubu provide clarification regarding the schools he attended, whether he participated in the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, and if he ever changed his name. This, he believes, will help prevent what he described as an international embarrassment related to identity crisis.
Former Anambra State Governor emphasized that having held the highest political office in the country, President Tinubu no longer has a right to personal privacy regarding his identity.
Atiku, the former Vice President, had initially requested the release of President Tinubu’s academic certificate from Chicago State University due to concerns about the authenticity of the certificate submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the former Lagos State governor.
Following the release of the academic records, Atiku called on Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other concerned Nigerians to join his pursuit of “justice” on the matter and vowed to continue seeking justice.
