By Oluwayanmife Ayobami
The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), a pro-democracy group, has issued a statement demanding the resignation of President Bola Tinubu in light of allegations related to certificate forgery at Chicago State University (CSU) and other alleged fraud issues.
The call for resignation was made by the Executive Director of NADECO in the USA, Lloyd Ukwu, who emphasized the importance of integrity and adherence to the rule of law in the office of the President of Nigeria.
NADECO, known for its advocacy of democracy, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria, expressed deep concern about recent allegations regarding the authenticity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic credentials.
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It will undermine the credibility of Nigeria
The allegations of certificate forgery, if proven true, are believed to cast a shadow over the presidency and undermine Nigeria’s credibility on the international stage.
In both the United States and Nigeria, forgery is a serious criminal offense with potential penalties ranging from imprisonment to fines, depending on the circumstances.
Tinubu should step down voluntarily
NADECO stressed that holding the position of President of Nigeria requires the utmost integrity and adherence to the rule of law.
They highlighted that such allegations could lead to international embarrassment for Nigeria.
They urged President Tinubu to voluntarily step down in the interest of preserving the integrity of the presidency and the nation.
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Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate not fake –Presidency insists
In another news, the Presidency strongly asserts that President Bola Tinubu’s academic certificate, which he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is not fake.
Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, stated that the Chicago State University (CSU) has confirmed the authenticity of the president’s certificate.
According to Ajayi, CSU, under oath, verified that Tinubu attended and graduated from the university. Furthermore, CSU clarified that they don’t handle replacements for lost certificates.
