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.”
Pearse sends warning ahead of 2027 election
Beyond the allegation about Tinubu’s educational background, Pearse also raised concerns about the political implications of the controversy.
He claimed that the president had misled millions of Nigerians and people across the world.
The former lecturer also warned that developments surrounding Nigeria’s next general election would attract international attention.
He said the president needed to be careful because the world would be watching how the 2027 election unfolds.
Meanwhile, Jigawa Assembly Speaker Haruna Dangyatin has urged residents to vote for President Bola Ahmed in the 2027 elections, describing their support as a religious obligation.
Dangyatin said the president deserves their backing because they share the same religion and the president has a Muslim running mate.
He made the declaration in Dutse during the inauguration of the APC presidential and governorship campaign council, promising house-to-house mobilisation across Jigawa.
The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Haruna Dangyatin, has told residents that supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 is a must, citing their shared religious identity. He made the declaration on Saturday, November 7, during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and governorship campaign council in Dutse
The Jigawa speaker, Dangyatin argued that Tinubu’s religion, choice of a Muslim running mate and interest in Northern Nigeria were reasons Jigawa residents should support his administration for another term.
Why Jigawa Speaker wants residents to vote for Tinubu
Speaking at the event, Jigawa speaker, Dangyatin described Tinubu as a leader who understands the interests of Jigawa and the wider Northern region.
He also recalled the president’s support for the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari, suggesting that the North should return the favour by backing Tinubu.
The speaker maintained that the president’s religious identity and political choices made him deserving of support from residents of the state.
“Tinubu is our fellow Muslim and a leader who has the interests of Jigawa State at heart,” Dangyatin said.
He further disclosed that Jigawa was initially excluded from Tinubu’s campaign itinerary but said arrangements had now been made for the president to visit the state.
The development, according to the speaker, further reinforces the need for residents to support Tinubu and the APC across all levels of government. Continue reading here.
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