On Thursday, October 5, 2023, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to address the global press in response to the persistent allegations surrounding President Bola Tinubu's educational credentials.
Dele Momodu, a spokesperson for the People’s Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate in the previous election, took to Twitter on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, to make the announcement. Momodu assured that the conference would be accessible via Atiku's social media platforms and covered by international and local media networks.
While the precise details of Atiku's agenda for the conference remain undisclosed, it is widely speculated that it may be related to the ongoing controversy regarding President Tinubu's alleged fake certificate. This matter has been the subject of legal dispute between the two political rivals.
Following his defeat in the 2023 presidential election to Tinubu in February, Atiku sought legal recourse by challenging Tinubu's victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). In a September ruling, the court dismissed Atiku's petitions and confirmed Tinubu's election.
One of Atiku's key allegations against Tinubu, about the alleged forgery of a Chicago State University certificate, was among the petitions dismissed by the tribunal. Undeterred, Atiku pursued his case in the U.S. court system to obtain official documentation to substantiate his claims against Tinubu. Simultaneously, he turned to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on the February 25 presidential election.
The legal battle around Tinubu's academic records at Chicago State University has recently been prominent in Nigerian news. Despite the widespread attention and social media traction, Atiku has maintained a measured silence on the matter.
With the announcement of his impending world press conference, Nigerians eagerly anticipate Atiku's perspective on the issue. This development marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue surrounding the allegations against President Tinubu's educational background.
