{
  "id": 1968336,
  "title": "2027: Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate fake – Kenneth Okonkwo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/2027-tinubus-chicago-state-university-certificate-fake-kenneth-okonkwo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T16:04:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/2027-tinubus-chicago-state-university-certificate-fake-kenneth-okonkwo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu's certificate from Chicago State University is a fake, as it did not originate from the institution. Okonkwo has been vocal about doubts surrounding Tinubu's educational background, with claims suggesting he never attended any higher education. In addition to concerns over Tinubu's primary and secondary school records, Okonkwo believes Nigerians should prioritize removing Tinubu from office by 2027, rather than focusing on his alleged qualifications. On X, Okonkwo stated, \"Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate did not emanate from the University, it is fake.\" He also called for Igbo people to join forces with other groups if the South-East is to produce Nigeria's next President. Okonkwo further expressed his confidence in ADC's presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, stating that a government led by Abubakar would bring about a transformative change in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said President Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate is fake because it did not emanate from the institution. There has been so much furore over Tinubu’s educational qualifications, with claims that he did not attend any higher institution. Also, there are doubts over Tinubu’s […] 2027: Tinubu’s Chicago State…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}