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Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has expressed his concerns regarding the ongoing debate surrounding President Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate. In a post shared on his social media handle on the morning of October 9, Agbakoba urged for a more measured approach and called for restraint until the Supreme Court reaches a decision on the matter.
His statement reads as follows:
“This ongoing controversy surrounding the Chicago State University certificate must come to an end now!
The multitude of conflicting opinions on the Tinubu/Atiku certificate issue has spiraled out of control. The barrage of viewpoints from non-legal experts is exacerbating tensions in Nigeria.
I implore everyone to withhold their personal opinions and perspectives until the Supreme Court reaches a verdict.
I am disheartened to witness lawyers engaging in televised debates, taking sides on the merits or demerits of the Chicago State University matter. This only adds to the turmoil.
I call upon all media outlets to refrain from turning this issue into a public trial on TV and in newspapers.
Furthermore, I urge the President of the Nigerian Bar Association to take action against lawyers who violate ethical rules by using the media as a substitute for a court of law.
Let us cease from fanning the flames of discord in our country! We must allow the Supreme Court of Nigeria to render a legally binding judgment that applies to all of us. This public spectacle must cease.”
