A U.S. court has mandated the disclosure of Tinubu's educational records from Chicago State Universi
Judge Jeffrey Gilbert of the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois has issued a compelling directive, requiring Chicago State University (CSU) to release President Bola Tinubu's academic records.
This instruction was issued on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, during the legal dispute between Abubakar Atiku and President Tinubu.
Judge Gilbert, a highly regarded U.S. magistrate judge, has ordered CSU to provide "all pertinent and non-privileged documents" to the plaintiff, Abubakar Atiku, within a strict two-day window.
This verdict is being celebrated as a triumph for Atiku, who has persistently sought access to President Tinubu's educational background. Nevertheless, analysts speculate that Atiku may not gain access to more information beyond what CSU has already made publicly available.
Tinubu's legal team has passionately argued in defense of their client's commitment to safeguarding his privacy rights. It is noteworthy that the ruling specifically stipulates the release of "non-privileged documents," recognizing the importance of respecting personal privacy.
The University consistently affirmed in court that Bola Tinubu attended the institution and successfully graduated in 1979.
However, it appears that Atiku's pursuit of information has its limitations. According to @Renerodrig1142, an observer closely monitoring the case, "Atiku will not receive a copy of any certificate from the US. He is only left with a copy of Tinubu's academic records, including the admission letter and exam sheets."
In a subsequent update, @Renerodrig1142 argued, "No new information is emerging. Jamar Orr will verbally confirm that he certified those documents and handed them over to Tinubu's lawyer. This settlement holds no significance for the case in Nigeria, making it a futile effort."
Just yesterday, Atiku approached the Supreme Court with a strong desire to overturn the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which, on September 6, upheld Tinubu's electoral victory.
Chief Chris Uche, SAN, Atiku's lead counsel, filed the Notice of Appeal, urging the apex court to invalidate the entire tribunal's findings and conclusions, contending that they did not accurately represent the essence of Atiku's petition.
Atiku, the former Vice President, argues that the tribunal made a legal error by failing to nullify the presidential election held on February 25. He maintains that INEC conducted the election in clear violation of the Electoral Act of 2022, citing "serious and significant misrepresentation" and invoking the "doctrine of legitimate expectation."
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