On Sunday, former Chicago State University lecturer Dr Adetokunbo Pearse appeared on News Central TV to claim that President Bola Tinubu never attended the university, reigniting a long‑standing dispute over the president’s academic credentials.
During the interview, Pearse called Tinubu a “professional crook” and said, “I know he never attended Chicago State University. He knows that I know. So the man, Tinubu, has no integrity.” He added that he had no evidence of Tinubu’s attendance and that the president’s claims were false.
The remarks sparked a wave of responses on X, where users demanded a thorough investigation into Tinubu’s academic records. Several tweets highlighted the lecturer’s allegations and urged official verification of the president’s credentials.
“Finally, the Truth is out…but why now? A former lecturer at the University of Chicago spilt the milk, revealing to Nigerians that our President Bola Tinubu was never a student of the University of Chicago.” – @TheTestame45349
“Finally, someone who worked as a lecturer at Chicago State University has come forward to speak about the false claims and lies about Tinubu going to Chicago State University.” – @luvinxtain
This is another confirmation that Tinubu never attended Chicago State University. This man here was a lecturer & a program director at CSU for the same program Tinubu claimed he attended.” – @drkenon2
This Man must be protected by all means necessary. He was once a lecturer at Chicago State University, where Tinubu claimed he graduated from.” – @ogbeniadekunle
If Tinubu wants us to disbelieve a former Chicago State University Lecturer. Dr Tokunbo Pearse. He should act like Peter Obi immediately and call CSU to release his credentials now.” – @anthonyabakporo
The controversy dates back to earlier reports that Tinubu had claimed a degree from Chicago State University, a claim that has been disputed by university officials and alumni. The president’s supporters have maintained that his academic background is legitimate, while critics continue to question the authenticity of his credentials.
As the debate unfolds, many Nigerians are calling for an independent review of Tinubu’s academic records to restore public confidence in the nation’s leadership.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
