CURRENT REPORT BLOG In a significant legal development, a U.S. District Court in George has ruled in favor of former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar request for access to the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. This ruling follows a lengthy legal battle and marks a crucial milestone in the ongoing dispute.
The legal saga between Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu revolves around Atiku’s request for access to President Tinubu academic records, particularly his diploma from Chicago State University (CSU). Atiku has maintained that this information is pertinent to his case, which includes matters related to the validity of the Nigerian election.
Justice Nancy Maldonado, presiding over the case, overruled President Tinubu objections to the release of the requested documents. In a significant turn of events, the court fully adopted the recommendations of an earlier judgment on the matter, thus granting Atiku application.
The court emphasized that its decision to grant Atiku request did not reflect any opinion on the merits of Atiku underlying claims regarding President Tinubu graduation from CSU or the validity of the Nigerian election.
Strict Deadlines: Justice Maldonado issued a strict deadline for Chicago State University to complete the document release by 5 PM on Tuesday, October 3rd. This deadline aligns with the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s filing deadline, which is set for October 5th.
No Extension of Deadlines: The court made it clear that it would not entertain any requests for deadline extensions. President Tinubu was cautioned that any such request would be denied.
This ruling has significant legal implications, as it grants Atiku Abubakar access to potentially crucial documents in his case against President Tinubu. The release of President Tinubu academic records could have far-reaching consequences, impacting the ongoing legal proceedings and the broader political landscape in Nigeria.
The U.S. District Court decision to grant Atiku Abubakar access to Bola Tinubu’s academic records is a pivotal moment in this ongoing legal battle. As the document release deadline approaches, the world watches closely, eager to see how this development will influence the trajectory of the case and its potential effects on Nigerian politics. Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.
