By Oluwayanmife Ayobami
In a recent development, public affairs analyst Durojaiye Ogunsanya has weighed in on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s certificate from Chicago State University in the United States.
The President’s credentials have been a subject of contention, particularly among opposition parties seeking to find loopholes to challenge his position.
Addressing the issue during an interview with TVC News, Ogunsanya confirmed that he and President Tinubu graduated from the same university in 1979.
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They were in the same department
He stated that they were both in the College of Accounting Business and Administrative, majoring in Accounting, and were classmates throughout their time at the institution.
Ogunsanya further emphasized that President Tinubu did attend the university and was a diligent student.
To back his claims, he presented his own diploma from Chicago State University, asserting that he wanted to set the record straight without any personal gain or favour.
This affirmation by a fellow graduate of Chicago State University adds weight to President Tinubu’s educational background and counters the doubts raised by some Nigerians.
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Chicago State University agrees to release President Tinubu’s credentials
Meanwhile, Chicago State University (CSU) has indicated that they are willing to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu if a United States court grants the order.
The move comes after Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sought a court order compelling CSU to release Tinubu’s academic records.
Tinubu’s credentials indicate that he graduated from CSU in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, and management.