Babatunde Gbadamosi, the 2027 African Democratic Congress deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, has raised concerns about President Bola Tinubu's educational background. Gbadamosi alleged that Tinubu did not attend two institutions linked to his academic history. He made these claims while expressing support for Dr. Pearse Adetokunbo, a former lecturer at Chicago State University. Adetokunbo had previously accused Tinubu of falsely presenting himself as a former student of the American institution.
Gbadamosi's allegations are not limited to Tinubu's attendance at Chicago State University. He also questioned the president's claim of attending Government College Lagos, stating that it was impossible for Tinubu to have graduated from the institution in 1970. This is because Government College Lagos was established in 1974, and Gbadamosi, who attended the institution from 1978, witnessed the graduation of its first set of students in 1979. Gbadamosi stated that Tinubu was not a student at the school.
Furthermore, Gbadamosi alleged that Tinubu did not attend Government College Ibadan. According to him, he had received information about the president's educational history as far back as 1998. Gbadamosi's comments have sparked a fresh controversy surrounding Tinubu's academic credentials. The ADC chieftain expressed concerns about the implications of Tinubu's opaque educational history on his governance style.
Gbadamosi criticized the Tinubu administration over its borrowing and loan management. He alleged that loans obtained by the government were being looted and questioned the president's style of governance. Gbadamosi asked, "If his educational history is this opaque, why are you surprised at his buccaneering style of governance?" He also queried, "Why are you surprised at the wholesale borrowing and looting of loans?"
The ADC deputy governorship candidate made these statements while declaring his support for Dr. Pearse Adetokunbo, whom he described as a man of integrity. Gbadamosi stated that he knew Adetokunbo well and was pleased that he had made his claims public after previously discussing the matter with him privately. Adetokunbo had also accused the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, of misleading Nigerians by defending claims that Tinubu studied at Chicago State University.
Gbadamosi's comments have significant implications for the 2027 elections. He declared, "We are being ruled by brigands, but if Nigerians are to survive and prosper, that brigandage must end in 2027, no matter what!" The ADC chieftain's allegations have raised concerns about the credibility of Tinubu's academic credentials and the potential impact on his governance style.
The controversy surrounding Tinubu's educational background has sparked a national debate. Gbadamosi's allegations have added fuel to the fire, with many Nigerians questioning the president's academic credentials. The ADC deputy governorship candidate's comments have also raised concerns about the need for transparency and accountability in governance.
Key points
- ADC deputy governorship candidate Babatunde Gbadamosi challenges President Bola Tinubu's educational background.
- Gbadamosi alleges Tinubu did not attend Chicago State University or Government College Lagos.
- The controversy has significant implications for the 2027 elections and the credibility of Tinubu's academic credentials.
