In a recent development, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has submitted new documents to the Supreme Court. These documents accuse President Bola Tinubu of forgery and lying under oath, which, if proven, could lead to his disqualification and removal from office.
Atiku's evidence includes academic records of Tinubu, obtained from the Chicago State University (CSU) after an Illinois court ordered the institution to release them. Notably, there are discrepancies between the name on Tinubu's NYSC certificate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the name on the CSU records, Bola Adekunle Tinubu.
The presidency responded, calling Atiku's actions desperate and politically motivated. They argue that these allegations are meant to tarnish Tinubu's reputation as part of Atiku's ambition to lead the country. An aide to the President, Tunde Rahman, emphasized that President Tinubu graduated with honors and suggested that the allegations were baseless.
The situation has escalated, with some demanding Tinubu's resignation and others encouraging a more thorough investigation. It remains to be seen how this will impact the political landscape in Nigeria and whether the Supreme Court will take up the case.
