A former lecturer at Chicago State University, Dr Pearse Adetokumbo, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu never attended the American institution, renewing controversy over the President’s academic background ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Adetokumbo also accused the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, of misleading Nigerians by defending claims that Tinubu studied at the university.
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The former lecturer made the allegations during an interview on News Central TV, where he disclosed that he worked at Chicago State University between 1985 and 1990.
He claimed to have directed the programme Tinubu allegedly attended, insisting that his position at the institution gave him personal knowledge of the President’s academic records.
Adetokumbo further alleged that documents Tinubu submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) contained the names of schools he did not attend.
He questioned the credibility of the Education Minister’s statements on the matter, arguing that Alausa was defending the President rather than providing an accurate account of his educational history.
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The former lecturer also suggested that the controversy could attract international legal attention, warning that the matter should not be treated lightly.
He claimed that when inquiries were made about Tinubu’s academic records around 1999, individuals were sent to him to obtain information. According to him, he provided the records but advised those seeking them to focus on political campaigning rather than relying solely on the documents.
Adetokumbo maintained that he was certain Tinubu never attended Chicago State University, adding that the President was aware of his position.
He also expressed confidence that Nigerians would reject the current administration in 2027, citing rising poverty, unemployment and insecurity as reasons for his prediction.
The allegations have revived debates over Tinubu’s educational qualifications, which attracted considerable attention during the 2023 presidential election and subsequent legal proceedings concerning his academic records.
President Tinubu is yet to respond to the latest allegations.
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