The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, staunchly defended President Bola Tinubu against allegations of certificate forgery, asserting that Tinubu is "clean and white as snow" on the matter. In a detailed tweet, Keyamo argued that the Supreme Court would ultimately find Tinubu not guilty.
Keyamo highlighted the fact that Chicago State University (CSU) itself stated that it doesn't issue certificates directly; instead, vendors do so on behalf of the institution. He contended that any allegations of forgery are unsubstantiated until the vendor who issued Tinubu's replacement certificate refutes its authenticity.
He wrote, "YOU CANNOT ALLEGE OR PROVE FORGERY EXCEPT THE PURPORTED MAKER OF THE DOCUMENT DENIES ITS AUTHENTICITY OR THERE IS UNCONTRADICTED EVIDENCE OF A FORENSIC REPORT..."
Keyamo also referred to the case of Atiku Abubakar and CSU, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies with the accuser to establish the vendor's involvement in any alleged forgery.
Concluding his tweet, Keyamo reaffirmed Tinubu's innocence on the matter and indicated their readiness to address the issue at the Supreme Court.
Regarding Atiku Abubakar, Keyamo acknowledged his retirement from politics and wished him well in his retirement, referencing the money-laundering case involving Congressman William Jefferson.
