Obi and APC at conflict over Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the February 25, 2023, got into a verbal spat yesterday over President Bola Tinubu’s supposed identity dispute.
Obi had requested that President Tinubu clarify his identity in order to spare Nigeria and Nigerians additional shame, but the APC maintained that the President was not experiencing an identity issue.
This came after the BBC, the British Broadcasting Corporation, stated that there was no proof Tinubu had given the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, a falsified certificate.
But Atiku quickly responded, calling the BBC investigation a “hatchet job” and a tainted report.
During a conference held in Abuja yesterday, Obi mentioned that he, along with numerous other Nigerians, had to respond to awkward inquiries regarding the authenticity of the President’s educational qualifications, particularly his certificate from Chicago State University, or CSU.
He claims that since the President is no longer a private individual, it is unacceptable for him to conceal his true identity behind a bevy of attorneys, professional image launderers, and journalists.
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The former governor of Anambra State revealed his baptismal name, primary, secondary, and university education, and requested President Tinubu to personally face Nigerians and respond to 14 pointed questions in an effort to put an end to the controversy surrounding his identity.
Obi requested that Tinubu reintroduce himself, as well as his name, nationality, place of birth, parentage, dates attended at primary and secondary schools, universities attended, and certificates obtained. He was also asked to provide information about where and when he completed his NYSC and whether or not he had ever changed his name.
Nigerians are entitled to know the real identity of the president, Obi
“I must confess that I am distressed as a Nigerian,” Obi stated, “having followed the prolonged identity crisis that recently played out in the American court system and the controversy surrounding the authenticity of Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chicago State University credentials.”
Along with the unwholesome burden of answering awkward questions about Nigeria’s overall credibility as a nation to privileged audiences and individuals both at home and abroad in various parts of the world where I have recently traveled, on top of the media frenzy that the matter has sparked both at home and abroad.
“To outsiders, Nigeria’s less-than-gloryful reputation abroad has been further exacerbated by the whole Chicago State University scandal and Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s several other unanswered identification questions.
“Uninformed outsiders now view every other Nigerian as a possible identity thief, fraudster, or certificate forger. In the same way that the implied worldwide shame might have been prevented, the debate is needless.
Keeping Tinubu, Nigeria, from suffering needlessly
“In my view, Chief Bola Tinubu ought to have spared himself and the country from this prolonged humiliation and unnecessary worry.

Chief Bola Tinubu still owes the country and the globe a straightforward debt of obligation that only he can pay off, even at this late hour. I demand that he personally and promptly occupy the rostrum of his current high office to carry out a straightforward duty once and for all.
To allay further skepticism, he ought to reintroduce himself to both the world and the country he leads.
“He ought to disclose to the world his full name, country, birthplace, parentage, dates attended at basic and secondary schools, universities he actually attended, and degrees he earned.
“He needs to be very explicit about the location and date of his National Youth Service. Furthermore, he should explicitly indicate any name changes he has undergone, along with the circumstances.
That is not a crime in and of itself. It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to do this easy assignment. Affidavits, drawn-out legal proceedings, spokespersons, agents, or surrogates are not necessary.
No identity dilemma for the president — APC
The APC responded by denouncing Obi for his demand that President Bola Tinubu give Nigerians an explanation of his identity, comparing Obi’s language to that of Atiku, another loser in the election.
In a statement, APC spokesman Felix Morka claimed that Obi “hugged a podium to echo a script authored by Atiku Abubakar, his senior partner and co-traveller on a dark ignominious alley to nowhere,” sounding like a confused mind startled out of deep slumber.
“During his press conference earlier today, Mr. Obi talked endlessly about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s identity and academic background, sounding like Atiku Abubakar with a broken voice note. He painted a miserable picture, appearing as though he was compelled to read a prepared statement by his clumsy handlers and dishonest PDP associates.”
Morka pointed out that even after his Labour Party distanced itself from the former Vice President’s false call to action, Obi joined Atiku’s bandwagon, determined not to miss out on the calculated campaign of discrediting President Tinubu over his Chicago State University certificate. This was done to quench Obi’s uncanny and insatiable thirst for low-cost media attention.
He claimed that Obi, in his nonsense, insisted on the President reintroduce himself to the people of Nigeria, as if the 8.9 million people who cast ballots for him in February were all sleep deprived at the time of their free and democratic decision.
“Mr. Obi must understand that President Tinubu does not require a reintroduction,” the statement said in part. Other than the one that the Atikus and Peters of our political firmament created, he has no identity issues.
The 8.9 million Nigerians who supported him for office were and are aware of his exceptional track record and accomplishments as a champion of social justice, economic equity, freedom, and democracy for more than thirty years. President Tinubu is well-known in Nigeria as a seasoned professional who served as Mobil Nigeria’s treasurer and auditor before joining ExxonMobil.
The President is recognized by Nigerians as a former Federal Republic senator who chaired the powerful Finance and Appropriations Committee.
They are aware of him as the former governor of Lagos State, who laid the groundwork for the development and prosperity of the city that is now home to the fifth-largest economy in Africa.
“The 16th President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is someone who Nigerians know they voted for.” They cast their votes for him with complete faith and confidence that his experience and breadth of skills will aid in reshaping our nation’s economy to the benefit of the greatest number of Nigerians.
On the other hand, Nigerians have decisively and repeatedly rejected Peter Obi’s candidacy for president in the most recent election, as well as Atiku Abubakar.
“Peter Obi cannot be considered to be renowned for any great performance as governor of Anambra State for eight years with no honorable legacy standing to his name, aside than entertaining Nigerians with bogus and embarrassing statistics for which he has garnered infamy.
“With the exception of those who are politically numb due to the trauma of losing an election, the facts regarding President Tinubu’s academic record at Chicago State University are unambiguous and conclusive.”
“President Tinubu attended Chicago State University and graduated with honors, the university has categorically said repeatedly, as well as in a statement made under oath by the Registrar, Caleb Westberg.
Nigerians are now aware of President Tinubu’s excellent academic record, as is demonstrated by the transcript he submitted to the CSU, which shows 18As, 10Bs, and 3Cs.
“It is unsettling and completely disrespectful of our country’s courts for Atiku and Obi to agitate and contaminate public areas with the exact same grievances that they have brought before the courts for resolution. They have persisted in spreading false information to the public while serving as both accusers and judges inside their own foundational movement.
“We urge all well-meaning Nigerians to condemn this anti-democratic and reckless behavior of both political naggers. We denounce the vile and shameful attempt by Obi, Atiku, and their supporters to use the mainstream and social media to intimidate the judiciary, incite the public to violence, and disparage Justices of the Appeal and Supreme Courts.
“For the record, our legal team is encouraged to investigate all available legal avenues in an effort to hold Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar accountable for their persistently disrespectful behavior.”
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