Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, held a press conference in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Wednesday.
He used this conference to urge President Bola Tinubu to clear up the confusion about his identity and academic records at Chicago State University.
Obi also mentioned that this situation has caused embarrassment for Nigeria on the international stage.
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Peter obi press Conference
Peter Obi, is troubled by the identity crisis and controversy surrounding Bola Ahmed Tinubu, another prominent Nigerian figure, particularly his academic credentials from Chicago State University.
This issue has caused embarrassment on a global scale and harmed Nigeria’s reputation. Obi believes that Tinubu should publicly clarify his identity, educational history, and any name changes he might have had, to put an end to the doubt.
He emphasizes that this should be a personal statement by Tinubu and not outsourced to others.
Obi argues that, as a leader, Tinubu’s true identity is a matter of great national and international interest, and he must prioritize transparency for the sake of the nation’s integrity.
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