6 key points from Chicago State University's response to Atiku's US case on President Tinubu's certificate

The Chicago State University (CSU) in the United States of America (USA), in response to the application filed by the PDP and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has agreed to release the credentials of President Bola Tinubu.

According to the opposition party, “Nigerians and members of the international community are eagerly waiting for this information as this will form a greater part of the decision-making process of the petition before the court”.

Recall Atiku, earlier in August, requested court approval to subpoena Tinubu’s files domiciled with CSU because he believed the documents would clarify alleged inconsistencies in Tinubu’s background.

Atiku had sued to obtain Tinubu’s school records under a U.S. statute that allows documents available in the U.S. to be subpoenaed for use as evidence in a foreign court.

Following the new update about the university agreeing to release Tinubu’s academic records after Atiku's request, Legit.ng highlights 6 key points from the American tertiary institution’s response.

1. Chicago State University confirmed that Tinubu graduated from the university in 1979.

2. Tinubu opposed Atiku's application seeking the release of his academic records by the university.

3. Atiku's lawyers said the information about Tinubu's academic records may be used in appellate proceedings.

4. The university is ready to conditionally release Tinubu’s records if the court grants Atiku’s application.

5. The scope and relevancy of Atiku’s requests are “clearly inappropriate”.

6. Chicago State University is ready to meet Atiku’s lawyers “to attempt to address all the university’s concerns".