In a move that has captured the attention of both local and international audiences, Chicago State University (CSU) has taken the unusual step of locking its official X account in the wake of mounting pressure regarding the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The situation has been further fueled by the recent petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, in a United States court, seeking access to information concerning Tinubu’s educational background at CSU.
Atiku Abubakar’s attorney in the U.S., Angela Liu, has raised concerns in a court filing submitted to the District Court in Illinois. Liu’s filing alleges that there exist significant contradictions between the two academic certificates attributed to Tinubu, casting doubts on his claim of having graduated from Chicago State University. The legal pressure has underscored the importance of transparently addressing the authenticity of the academic records.
The public’s growing curiosity over this matter has led to a groundswell of demand for the swift release of the academic records. Concerned Nigerians have taken to CSU’s X account to express their desire for clarity and transparency on the issue. However, as of Tuesday, an unexpected development emerged. CSU’s X account was discovered to have been placed under the ‘protect your posts’ feature on X, which restricts access to content from non-followers.
This decision has only intensified the scrutiny surrounding the situation. Many are left questioning the motives behind locking the university’s X account and whether it signifies a reluctance to address the concerns raised by both Atiku Abubakar’s legal petition and the general public. With President Tinubu’s academic records yet to be made public, the University’s actions have spurred further speculation and debate.
The ongoing pressure on Chicago State University to provide clarification and transparency on this matter is palpable. The university’s delay in responding to the situation has fueled skepticism and calls into question the credibility of the academic records in question. As the public awaits further developments, it remains to be seen how this intricate saga will unfold and what the implications will be for President Tinubu’s academic credentials and reputation, as well as for the credibility of the university itself.
