Deji Adeyanju has challenged former Chicago State University lecturer Tokunbo Pearse over his latest comments about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic records.
Deji Adeyanju described the repeated controversy surrounding Tinubu’s CSU attendance as boring and a distraction from more pressing political issues.
The activist made his position known in a social media response, urging opposition figures to concentrate on another campaign agendas and preventing electoral malpractice ahead of 2027.
Deji Adeyanju Responds to Tokunbo Pearse
Nigerian activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has reacted to fresh allegations by former Chicago State University lecturer Tokunbo Pearse against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the repeated controversy surrounding the president’s academic records as a distraction.
Deji Adeyanju, in a statement shared on Monday morning, November 9, argued that the opposition should pay greater attention to preparations for the 2027 general election instead of repeatedly revisiting the CSU controversy that had been settled.
His response followed Pearse’s latest criticism of Tinubu, in which the former lecturer questioned the president’s claim of attending the American university.
Pearse had claimed that he spent five years teaching at the institution and served as the director of the programme Tinubu reportedly attended.
He also described the president as a liar and warned that the international community would be watching Nigeria’s 2027 election.
What Deji Adeyanju Said About Tinubu’s CSU Controversy
Reacting to Pearse’s comments, Adeyanju maintained that Chicago State University had already confirmed that Tinubu graduated from the institution.
He argued that repeatedly bringing up the issue during election seasons would not help the opposition address the country’s more pressing political challenges.
In his words:
“Interestingly, Chicago State University already said Tinubu graduated from there. This narrative every election has become boring and a huge distraction from the real issues. Opposition should focus on how to stop the rigging of the election.”
Adeyanju’s comments suggest that the opposition should prioritise election monitoring, political mobilisation and measures to protect the credibility of the 2027 polls.
Background to the Fresh Tinubu Controversy
The latest exchange comes amid renewed discussions about Tinubu’s educational history and his attendance at Chicago State University.
The controversy has remained a recurring subject in Nigerian political debates, particularly during election periods.
Meanwhile, Former Chicago State University lecturer Tokunbo Pearse has accused President Bola Tinubu of lying about his educational history.
Pearse claimed he directed the programme Tinubu allegedly attended and taught at the university for five years.
The former lecturer also warned that the world would be watching Nigeria’s 2027 election, sparking fresh political debate.
Former Chicago State University lecturer Tokunbo Pearse has launched a fresh attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a “professional bonafide liar” over his educational background.
Pearse made the allegation in a statement circulating on social media, claiming that he worked at the American university for five years and was the director of the programme Tinubu reportedly attended.
Pearse explains why he accused Tinubu of lying
In his remarks, Pearse suggested that his experience at Chicago State University gave him direct knowledge of the institution and the programme linked to Tinubu’s educational history.
He alleged that the president claimed to have attended the university during the period he worked there.
The former lecturer further insisted that he occupied a leadership position in the programme in question, using his claimed experience to support his accusation against the Nigerian president.
He said:
“Tinubu is a professional bonafide l!ar. I lectured at Chicago State University for five years, and during that period, he claimed he attended the institution. I was the director of the very programme he claimed to have attended.” Continue reading here.
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