In a major twist that silenced weeks of political noise, the Chicago State University (CSU) has officially released and authenticated the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reaffirming the validity of his credentials.
The development comes as a blow to opposition figures who have built an entire political narrative around casting doubt on the President’s educational history.
According to reports, the university confirmed the documents’ authenticity and dismissed speculations of forgery that had dominated public discourse.
Reacting to the development, public affairs commentator Tayo Aderinola urged Nigerians to learn from the episode, warning that desperation for political victory often clouds judgment.
“May we not labor in vain,” Aderinola noted.
“The young man who allegedly sold falsified information to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar should be investigated. Too many Nigerians are gullible—ready to believe anything that feeds their hatred for their perceived enemies.”
He lamented that while opposition supporters celebrate falsehoods, they often dismiss legitimate judicial and institutional pronouncements simply because they don’t align with their biases.
“If not for myopic minds, how can anyone question the verdict of a U.S. court? Something is wrong with these people,” he said.
Aderinola further praised President Tinubu’s leadership restraint, citing his decision to cancel the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations—an act that surprised critics who were eager to accuse the administration of extravagance amid economic challenges.
“These same critics who claim Nigerians are hungry didn’t organize any celebration for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. If Tinubu had gone ahead with a grand ceremony, they would still have cried foul,” he added.
He also criticized opposition figures for their silence on Nigeria’s sporting triumphs, particularly the recent victories of the Super Falcons and D’Tigers.
“When Nigeria wins, they pretend not to see it. When there’s a problem, they rush to the press. What kind of politics is that?”
Aderinola warned Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections to be wary of politically motivated propaganda, cautioning that more fabricated reports—possibly from foreign sources—may be deployed to sway public opinion.
“More ‘Davids’ are waiting to cash in on the ignorance of desperate politicians. Political lies will never stand the test of truth and justice,” he said.
He concluded by challenging opposition leaders to demonstrate their capacity by developing their respective states, as President Tinubu once did in Lagos.
“If they truly have what it takes to deliver, let Atiku and Obi start from home. Nigerians must stop letting politicians fool them. The truth always wins in the end,” Aderinola declared.
