By Ayodele Oni
The Supreme Court has observed that there are conflicting letters from the Chicago State University (CSU) on President Bola Tinubu’s certificate.
Justice John Okoro, Chairman of the 7-member panel hearing the application of Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), filed against the victory of President Bola Tinubu, made the observation on Monday in Abuja during the court’s sitting.
Atiku had sought Tinubu’s academic record from Chicago State University so as to prove his allegation that the president submitted forged documents to INEC.
Atiku asked the apex court to grant his appeal to tender fresh evidence, given the nature of the issue, but Tinubu kicked against this, saying granting such would amount to abuse of court process.
Atiku also pointed out that the presentation of a forged certificate disqualifies a candidate for all time, no matter when presented.
Speaking at the hearing on Monday, Justice Okoro said criminal matters have to be proved beyond reasonable doubt.
“But in this case, there are two conflicting letters from the CSU – one authenticating the President’s certificate and another discrediting it. Which do we rely on?,” he asked.
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