Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has secured a significant legal victory against President Bola Tinubu in the United States. In a ruling by Judge Nancy Maldonado, the Chicago State University (CSU) has been ordered to release Tinubu’s academic records to Atiku by October 2nd, 2023.
This ruling marks a setback for Tinubu and CSU, who had been vigorously attempting to prevent the court from granting Atiku’s request. They filed an urgent motion to delay the execution of the previous order, arguing that the release of these records would cause severe harm to Tinubu’s privacy and were not admissible in the ongoing petition against him in Nigeria.
Atiku Abubakar's pursuit of these records is driven by his desire to verify Tinubu’s educational qualifications and expose any discrepancies. The former Vice President has been persistent in his efforts to obtain these documents, which he believes are crucial for his case against Tinubu.
The court's decision underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. Judge Maldonado's ruling adopted the recommendations of Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Gilbert, who had earlier mandated the release of the academic records. The expedited schedule set by the court required CSU to comply with the discovery requests and produce a witness by October 3rd, 2023.
This legal battle is part of a broader context of political rivalry and legal scrutiny. Atiku's legal team has argued that the records are essential to challenge Tinubu's eligibility for the presidency, alleging that he presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court's decision to grant Atiku access to these records is seen as a significant development in this ongoing legal saga
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