Tinubu’s Chicago certificate: How can an English lecturer supervise accounting? – Abati hits back at ex-lecturer

Reuben Abati has disputed a former Chicago State University lecturer’s claim that President Tinubu never attended the school, asking how an English and Literature lecturer could have supervised Accounting.

Arise Television anchor Reuben Abati has questioned a former Chicago State University lecturer’s claim that President Bola Tinubu did not attend the institution, Daily Post reports.

Dr Pearse Adetokumbo, speaking on News Central, said he taught at the university and alleged that Tinubu was not a student there. He also claimed the certificate saga could end up at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Reacting on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati questioned how Adetokumbo, who retired as a lecturer in Linguistics and Literature, could have supervised Accounting, the department from which Tinubu graduated.

“How does teaching English and Literature for five years at Chicago State University mean being a supervisor in Accounting?” he said.

Abati said five years as a lecturer did not make Adetokumbo a repository of graduates’ records. He added that Adetokumbo did not understand the ICC’s jurisdiction.

Adetokumbo’s comments followed a statement by Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa that Tinubu graduated with a first-class degree in Accounting.