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Senior U.S. judge denies Bola Tinubu’s emergency appeal, orders CSU to turn over records to Atiku, testify under oath Monday afternoon

The ruling marks a major blow to Mr Tinubu and a progress for Mr Abubakar, who has been seeking the records to establish that the Nigerian president tnedered forged certificate.

President Bola Tinubu has lost his emergency application to block Chicago State University from releasing his academic records to Atiku Abubakar.

Judge Nancy Maldonado of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago said the decision of a lower federal magistrate judge on September 19 was appropriate and adopted it in full.

“The Court overrules President Tinubu’s objections to Magistrate Judge Gilbert’s recommended ruling, and therefore adopts the ruling in full. Mr Abubakar’s application is therefore granted,” the judge ruled. ‘In light of the pending Supreme Court of Nigeria deadline, represented to the court as October 5, 2023, and based on CSU’s representations that it is ready to comply with the discovery requests and produce a witness, the court sets an expedited schedule for completion of discovery.”

Ms Maldonado, a district judge, also said the CSU should turn over the records to Mr Abubakar by 12:00 p.m. Monday and also make its officials available for deposition to authenticate the documents by 5:00 p.m. on the same day.

The judge said any attempt by Mr Tinubu to appeal the judgement in the district would no longer be tolerated as Mr Abubakar must transfer the collected evidence to the Nigerian Supreme Court for use in an ongoing election petition case by October 5.

“CSU is directed to produce all relevant and non-privileged documents in response to Requests for Production Nos. 1 through 4 (as narrowed by Judge Gilbert and adopted here) in Mr. Abubakar’s subpoena, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) CDT, on Monday, October 2, 2023,” she added. “The Rule 30(b)(6) deposition of CSU’s corporate designee must be completed by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Given the October 5, 2023, filing deadline before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the Court will not extend or modify these deadlines.”

The judge, however, said Mr Tinubu is free to file his appeal directly before the Seventh Circuit, which is the main appellate court overseeing Illinois and nearby states, an attempt that would likely prove daunting given the tight window for compliance by CSU.

The ruling marks a major blow to Mr Tinubu and a huge victory for Mr Abubakar, who has been seeking the records to establish that Mr Tinubu presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission when he submitted his application to run for president in June 2022.

Section 137 (1)(j) of the Nigerian Constitution (amended in 2010) specifically stated that no one would be legitimately elected president of Nigeria if the person “has presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission.”

Prior to the ruling late Saturday night, Judge Maldonado had acknowledged the significant public interest dimension of the case, saying it would cause her to expedite justice for all parties.

The president did not deny the charges that the certificate was forged, especially as it was purportedly signed by s who were not even at the school when he graduated in 1979, but only insisted, alongside the school, that he attended and graduated.

He also said releasing the documents with deposition would cause him severe harm because they were private to him and would not be issible in the ongoing petition against him in Nigeria, an argument that further fueled nationwide concern about what the president might have been hiding about himself from Nigerians.

The CSU said it would state under oath that Mr Tinubu attended, but it won’t be able to certify the authenticity of the certificate he paraded in Nigeria under oath.

Mr Abubakar’s lawyers would now be able to test the school’s claims, alongside Mr Tinubu’s, during tomorrow’s records release and cross-examination.

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Tinubu is about to be disgraced internationally and striped of all respect.
Does he even have any shame?

The order even specified a time line of 12 noon. No room for appeal


“The court cautions president tinubu that any request for a stay before this Court will be denied, as the Court finds any stay impracticable in light of the fast approaching Supreme Court of Nigeria deadlines.”

Worthless transgender.

How can you claim to be a first Class and you are ashamed of your results?

What manner of sophistication is this?

If it's another tribe , protests will erupt everywhere, sponsored by this same criminal called Tinubu. This SAGA, shows that, all that useless 'progressive' protests were staged to decieve the gullible,that they meant well for the NATION.

Worthless pigs...spits

Why FFK never blast USA or the Court since this case started as he always do


I no see something like USA should stop meddling or something like we don't need USA

"The judgement was entered in the favor of Atiku Abubakar - Judge Nancy
A working democracy, the US.


These are what happens when you are a man of a questionable character.

Democracy was murdered by APC led regime long time ago. . . APC never again!! 😎

It's time for the masquerade to dance naked.

The USA gave us a befitting Independence Day gift!!

Great news!

In reaching the conclusion, court emphasizes that it's expressing no view on the merits of Mr.Abubakar's claim against President Tinubu or his graduation from CSU or on the validity of Nigeria election. Nor the court is taking any position on what any of the documents or testimony from CSU May or may not likely show.
Lol. Thank you Mr.Judge. Atiku will not like this at all. He wanted court to take position..

We told them they’re only fetching water inside basket but they didn't listen!

I have long giving up on Nigeria

Atiku's fishing expedition is about to cause a serious earthquake in the camp of the APC and Nigeria's political landscape at large

i wonder what tinubu is hiding.

you say clerk committed error abi na mistake how is that your fault that you are using all the cassava energy in you to block the release of your certificate

Rest your stupidity.

We are waiting for "Result release" on Monday.

GeneralPula:
In reaching the conclusion, court emphasizes that it's expressing no view on the merits of Mr.Abubakar's claim against President Tinubu or his graduation from CSU or on the validity of Nigeria election. Nor the court is taking any position on what any of the documents or testimony from CSU May or may not likely show.

Skeletons are definitely going to be found in this cupboard.

The man, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a criminal and the whole world can see it, even his die-hard ers can see it, too, they just choose to pretend not to see it.

Pigstormentor:
Rest your stupidity.

We are waiting for "Result release" on Monday.

Of course, y’all will see the first class degree and that’s all..

Do Pigs or piglets have shame? They don't!!...... but you see this particular pig. We are going to wash it's worthless life with HYPO bleach.

krib45:
Tinubu is about to be disgraced internationally and striped of all respect.
Does he even have any shame?

don't rejoice yet the Nigeria senate has to approve it first

A chequered past is about to be laid bare.

Nigeria's teflon don has a tough decision to make: to appeal or not.

Pigstormentor:
Worthless transgender.

How can you claim to be a first Class and you are ashamed of your results?

What manner of sophistication is this?

If it's another tribe , protests will erupt everywhere, sponsored by this same criminal called Tinubu. This SAGA, shows that, all that useless 'progressive' protests were staged to decieve the gullible,that they meant well for the NATION.

Worthless pigs...spits

I and my daughter just woke up now and while scrolling through this Tinubu's picture and she asked why,was he wearing a female clothe. And I replied that I don't know why.

First Class that is ashamed of his own result.
A Gold medalist that is ashamed of his medal?

All the lies you championed will be busted on Monday... after that, you pigs will understand.

As at NOW, there is NO SOUTHERN UNITY Nonsense, because you killed the UNION with your Generational hate and envy. The NORTH is SOLIDLY behind Atiku and the South, Hates you so much..

Your statements are so worthless...and despicable.

GeneralPula:

Of course, y’all will see the first class degree and that’s all..

DaddyJapan:
A chequered past is about to be laid bare.

Nigeria's teflon don has a tough decision to make: to appeal or not.

Appeal wetin



This is not Nigerian court where they go and procure black market injunctions

Please do not expose the Princess to GRAPHIC pictures like this abeg. She doesn't need NIGHTMARES when she sleeps beautifully.

Nice2023:



I and my daughter just woke up now and while scrolling through this Tinubu's picture and she asked why,was he wearing a female clothe. And I replied that I don't know why.

Pigstormentor:
First Class that is ashamed of his own result.
A Gold medalist that is ashamed of his medal?

All the lies you championed will be busted on Monday... after that, you pigs will understand.

As at NOW, there is NO SOUTHERN UNITY Nonsense, because you killed the UNION with your Generational hate and envy. The NORTH is SOLIDLY behind Atiku and the South, Hates you so much..

Your statements are so worthless...and despicable.

I wonder why you’re still wailing when tomorrow is Monday..

GeneralPula:
In reaching the conclusion, court emphasizes that it's expressing no view on the merits of Mr.Abubakar's claim against President Tinubu or his graduation from CSU or on the validity of Nigeria election. Nor the court is taking any position on what any of the documents or testimony from CSU May or may not likely show.
Lol. Thank you Mr.Judge. Atiku will not like this at all. He wanted court to take position..

We told them they’re only fetching water inside basket but they didn't listen!

It is not the appeal that carries weight but the decision of the judge Gilbert...so rest ur ugly head.

Appeal?...Jokers

Moreover, all Teflon DONs are not identity theft BINGOs. the message to your worthless WhatsApp platform.

DaddyJapan:
A chequered past is about to be laid bare.

Nigeria's teflon don has a tough decision to make: to appeal or not.

This thread was for Atiku and PO ers.

You jumped in here to be a worthless nuisance and you are busy explaining rubbish, as if USA is Abuja ..Spits

GeneralPula:

I wonder why you’re still wailing when tomorrow is Monday..

GeneralPula:

Of course, y’all will see the first class degree and that’s all..

The same first class degree that he claim would cause severe and irreparable damage to him

Nice2023:




It is not the appeal that carries weight but the decision of the judge Gilbert...so rest ur ugly head.

I have nothing to prove to you. I’m sure you understand what you read before you quote me.

Ofunaofu:


The same first class degree that he claim would cause severe and irreparable damage to him

Well, lawyers would do their job. Isn’t it? Or did you see Tinubu in court? Tomorrow is Monday. Y’all should be ready to insult USA judiciary

GeneralPula:
In reaching the conclusion, court emphasizes that it's expressing no view on the merits of Mr.Abubakar's claim against President Tinubu or his graduation from CSU or on the validity of Nigeria election. Nor the court is taking any position on what any of the documents or testimony from CSU May or may not likely show.
Lol. Thank you Mr.Judge. Atiku will not like this at all. He wanted court to take position..

We told them they’re only fetching water inside basket but they didn't listen!

Agbadoan ....use this one take console yourself

I want Tinubu to continue playing the long game since we have seen it all before, but if it's going to be unsealed (targeted), then so be it. It's just going to be a nothing burger

DMerciful:
What Atiku wanted is the official documents and he is getting it. Judge Gilbert already ruled, Tinubu appealed it a so has nothing to with Atiku again

Same documents that have been ed and readily available on Scribd.

https://www.scribd.com/document/671268438/Chicago-State-at-center-of-Nigeria-political-fight#from_embed

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/judge-orders-chicago-state-university-to-provide-documents-at-center-of-nigerian-presidential-dispute/

GeneralPula:

Well, lawyers would do their job. Isn’t it? Or did you see Tinubu in court? Tomorrow is Monday. Y’all should be ready to insult USA judiciary

Lawyers would do their job no doubt but they get briefs. Don't they?

A working democracy. God bless 🙏 America