Tinubu Graduated from Chicago State University in 1979, Reno Omokri Insists
Sunday Ehigiator Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu graduated from Chicago State University (CSU), United States, in 1979, citing what he described as documentary
Reno Omokri, Nigeria's Ambassador to Mexico, has firmly stated that President Bola Tinubu graduated from Chicago State University (CSU) in the United States in 1979. Omokri's assertion is backed by documentary evidence, testimony from the university's registrar, and a Supreme Court ruling. Omokri himself visited CSU on September 19, 2022, and was able to confirm Tinubu's admission, attendance, and graduation from the institution.
He obtained a document from the university that verified his academic records, which he included in his statement. On October 3, 2023, CSU's Registrar, Caleb Westberg, testified under oath in court that Tinubu had attended and graduated from CSU in 1979. This testimony was corroborated by the BBC Global Disinformation Team in a report published on October 11, 2023, which found the allegations of diploma forgery to be false.
Omokri also referenced the Supreme Court's dismissal of questions regarding Tinubu's graduation from the university on October 26, 2023, as having no merit. He dismissed renewed questions about Tinubu's academic qualifications as politically motivated, suggesting that some political interests are attempting to revive allegations he had previously proven to be baseless.
Omokri argued that the controversy was addressed with the evidence provided by the institution and other independent sources, and called on journalists, politicians, and other Nigerians still questioning Tinubu's academic credentials to verify the records directly with Chicago State University. He challenged those who doubt the evidence to physically visit the institution or electronically contact them to hear directly from Tinubu himself.
Omokri cautioned against accepting claims from political opponents, stating that their positions could be influenced by partisan interests. He maintained that the university's records, the registrar's testimony, the BBC investigation, and the Supreme Court judgment collectively established that Tinubu attended and graduated from CSU in 1979.
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