Paraman:
You're in the USA, why don't you go and confirm at chicago state university?

Mr Westberg, CSU’s registrar since November 2020, also said, during the deposition that lasted about 5.5 hours, that Mr Tinubu did not apply for a replacement certificate, nor was he ever issued one.

The categorical statement capped a successful outcome for the monthslong legal strategy of Atiku Abubakar, Mr Tinubu’s main opponent, who approached the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago to ascertain the authenticity or otherwise of the document. Federal district judge Nancy Maldonado granted a final order for CSU administrators to turn over all documents relating to Mr Tinubu to the school and also sit down for deposition by an adversarial team of lawyers deployed by Mr Abubakar.

Mr Tinubu, sensing the intractable consequences of the proceeding, vigorously fought to thwart its successful outcome, with his lawyers warning the judge in a September 21 hearing that releasing the documents with deposition would inevitably inflict severe, irreparable harm against the Nigerian president.

The school had long insisted that Mr Tinubu was its student, entering in 1977 and graduating in 1979, but its inability to authenticate the certificate the Nigerian president submitted would ripple through Nigeria’s over 200 million population for the foreseeable future.

Previously in 1999, Mr Tinubu had lied under oath when he ran for governor of Lagos, claiming he obtained a degree from the prestigious University of Chicago. However, he managed to escape being held accountable for the breach because he had been elected before it was discovered, and he did not submit a certificate backing his claim, only an affidavit that was later found to be fiction, and the Nigerian Supreme Court said he could not be charged with crimes as a serving governor. He subsequently stopped claiming attendance at the University of Chicago, holding on instead to a claim that he attended Chicago State University, one of Illinois State University campuses traditionally popular among black people.

A spokesman for the president was not immediately available for reaction to the development on Tuesday night. But the president’s allies have suggested publicly that the evidence was inconsequential and propagated the Supreme Court’s readiness to throw it out.

President Bola Tinubu presented a forged degree certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) when he filed his paperwork to lead Nigeria in June 2022, Peoples Gazette can report based on the testimony of the institution he arrogated, introducing a new but potentially fatal front in the ongoing battle to oust the Nigerian leader for his documented misdeeds from years gone by.

The official repudiation of Mr Tinubu’s certificate — the only academic qualification he presented to the electoral office — came at a deposition of school officials on Tuesday in Chicago. An expanded transcript of the session is still being processed, but The Gazette has learnt about what has perhaps been the most crucial expectation of Nigerians: How the school would characterise Mr Tinubu’s certificate under oath and penalty of perjury.

Caleb Westberg, the registrar at Chicago State University, said Mr Tinubu’s certificate, dated June 22, 1979, and tendered to INEC on June 17, 2022, was not issued by the school and its administrators could, therefore, not be able to authenticate its source, The Gazette learnt.

APCNig:


Sniper Humanicide is still cheap

APCNig:


Una go cry tire. You will weep blood

TinubuThief:
Useless criminal
Certificate forger
Secondary school certificate forger
Drug pusher
Bastard that doesn't know his root
Pampers licky licky nyash

aswani:


Sour faced IPOBidients did not vote for President Tinubu, agreed.

Thankfully those sour faced IPOBidients were not as many as those Nigerians that decided to cast their vote for President Tinubu.

Obidients lack of ability to comprehend that others can have a different opinion to them without having to be subjected to abuses and insults is why they are where they are, reduced to digging up watery conspiracy theories here and there in other to topple the legitimate government of President Tinubu.

Even after the Republic of of Biafra is formed, Obidients and their man will still lose elections to more placid candidates.

HitlerWasRight:


Then pettition FBI .

Emekaonline:


Did they protect judiciary when they nullified Ngige election in Anambra and awarded Obi the fake victory?

aswani:


When Peter Obi petitioned the Tribunal, IPOBidient's were jumping up and down telling us how Obi has never lost in court and President Tinubu was a "goner".

He loses for the first time in court and suddenly it is because the court was compromised.

IPOBidients need to learn to lose gracefully, the immaturity is nauseating.

Aonkuuse:
So if it satisfies your expectations then it's the right way and if it doesn't, it's the wrong way?? Abeg, I no fit waste my energy trying to engage someone who is already programmed to condemn anything Nigeria because their person is not the one there

descarado:

Nigeria don't practice democracy. Everybody can be bought. Nigerian men on white wig, forgerit.
If mogs can do it, army, police, it is men on white wig. Remember for you to be successful man on white wig, you must belong and when you belong, you abide by their code. That is exactly what they are doing.
What Nigeria is begging for is just 30 to 40%, they can share the rest but we no even see 5% and they added minus on top.

Aonkuuse:
So when it did not go your way, its not democracy or sound judgement?? I thought you will say they refuse to attend to the case, what is democracy according to you anyway??..... One thing about internet is it gives people like you a platform to talk any nonsense, see palm wine professor that reads

Aonkuuse:
Bro state one instance wey Supreme no protect democracy, no dey beat around the bush

Supreme Court Overwhelmed By 6,884 Cases, CJN Ariwoola Laments

Aonkuuse:
No the question is what exactly do they need to do that they have not done??

Naija2023:



Nigeria supreme court is better than US supreme.

US supreme court is d most partisan supreme court you can think of

US supreme court where decision of a Judge can be easily predicted by the political party they support .

in d democracy index you attached, US is not among top 20

Aonkuuse:
What has the Nigerian supreme court really done to you guys?? I don't understand

By Eleanor Brooks
July 05, 2023
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In the simplest terms, the most important ingredients of a democracy are:
In a truly democratic society, everyone is treated fairly and equally, and has the right to have a say in how society is governed. When the state respects that their power is dependent on the continued support of the people, they are more likely to find shared solutions to the issues we raise, and make decisions that are in our best interest.

1. Citizenship participation
Citizenship participation is a key ingredient of a democracy. By expressing their opinions, through voting in elections, attending protests or speaking to their political representatives, citizens are actively involved in the government’s decision-making process.

2. Equality: Equal Participation & the Rule of Law
Under a democracy, everyone is treated equally. This means everyone is given equal opportunity to take part in democratic processes and their opinions are given the same weight, regardless of their background. It also means that everyone has to abide by the laws, including those in positions of power like lawmakers and government officials. This is known as the rule of law.

3. Protection of Fundamental Rights
Respecting fundamental rights and civil liberties is a definiting characteristic of a democracy. When people are free to express their opinion, demonstrate on the street, practice the religion of their choice and marry who they choose, this allows citizens to enjoy their personal freedom. It also keeps the power of the state in check by helping to prevent abuse of office.


4. Accountability and Transparency
Under a democracy, the people are seen as the true source of power. The role of our elected politicians is to represent our best interests, and they are accountable to us for their actions while in office. Access to information and transparency in what the government is doing allows citizens to meaningfully participate in the democratic process and make politicians answerable for their decisions.

5. Peaceful transfer of power
A peaceful transfer of power is a key ingredient of democracy. The willingness of leaders and political parties to give up power if the people don’t choose to re-elect them, or they have already served the maximum term, is strongly indicative of whether a system of governance is a true democracy, or an autocratic state performing democracy. In a healthy democracy, a peaceful transition of power happens through periodic free and fair elections.

What is the Democracy Index?
The Democracy Index is a way of measuring the health of democracy across the world. In existence since 2006 and compiled by The Economist Intelligence Unit, it provides an overview of how well democracy is faring in 165 independent states and two territories. Countries are ranked numerically and categorised based on their democratic score. It is a useful tool because it allows for year-on-year comparison globally, as well as making it possible to track the progress of countries working to become a full democracy, as well as those who are veering towards authoritarianism.

How can democracy be measured?
Quantifying democracy may seem like a fool’s errand. The spirit of democracy is surely an intangible thing, like that rush you feel when you are one of thousands demonstrating on the street. Or maybe it’s found in the everyday things, like walking through streets that are well taken care of, or bringing your child to school, so they can use their education as a springboard for their bright future. While it may not be possible to accurately measure how democracy impacts our daily life, it is possible to assess how well the systems which maintain democracy are upheld and respected. After all, Liberties does this in our annual Rule of Law Report. Similarly, the Democracy Index examines 60 indicators related to the following democratic processes of a country in the following broad categories: electoral processes, civil liberties, political participation, functioning of government, and political culture. These categories take the temperature of the relationship between the state and its people: citizens’ ability to express their opinions and have their needs considered in decision making, how well the government performs and whether it is transparent and accountable, and the strength of public trust.

In addition to relying on expert assessments, public opinion surveys are relied on when scoring countries, particularly for the indicators of political participation and political culture. Each country is assigned a score based on each of these factors, which is used to determine their overall democratic score and their placement in one of four categories: Full Democracy, Flawed Democracy, Hybrid Regime, or Authoritarian Regime. Each category reflects the degree to which democratic principles are respected and the health of democratic checks and balances.

The U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court plays a critical role in protecting American democracy. The ABA is committed to educating the public about how the Court works, engaging lawyers with professional development resources, and providing context on notable cases that could have a lasting impact on society.
Understand.