Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, has sued Chicago State University (CSU) in a US court, requesting access to all of Bola Tinubu’s academic records.
According to Atiku, Tinubu’s certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) contains errors.
Atiku’s conviction that these records would assist shed light on what he perceived as “inconsistencies” in Tinubu’s background was what ultimately led to this action.
In response to Atiku’s request, CSU stated that Tinubu’s credentials will be made public as soon as a court order was issued.
The university underlined that Tinubu’s academic records will be made public once they receive a court order in a statement dated August 23 and signed by its attorney.
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Additionally, the university urged with the court to be clear in its demands.
Judge Jeffrey Gilbert gave Tinubu a deadline of August 23 to justify why Atiku might be given access to his CSU academic records.
On August 23, Tinubu’s lawyer sent a statement pleading with CSU not to reveal his academic background to the former Vice President.
The matter will be heard in person on Tuesday, September 12, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 1386, according to the US court’s docket entry from Friday, September 8, 2023.
The US court said that CSU must file any objections to the extent of Atiku’s subpoenas for records and a deposition by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, rather than holding any objections until a later time.
According to the court document, “Respondent Chicago State University should file any objections by 5:00 p.m. on September 23 rather than hold those objections until a later date if it objects to the scope of petitioner Abubakar’s subpoenas for documents and for a deposition under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6), as originally issued [1-1][1-2] or as modified [22-1][22-3].”On September 12th, 2013 at 1:30 pm, this matter will be heard in person in Courtroom 1386. Attorneys from out of town who wish to appear by phone should speak with the court’s courtroom deputy. However, the Court prefers that any solicitors who will be addressing during the hearing do so in person. sent a notice.
In accordance with Rule 77(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or Rule 49(c) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, this notice is being sent. It was produced by CM/ECF, the automated docketing programme that this District uses to keep track of its civil and criminal dockets. Please refer to any minute order or other document that is contained for more details.
