The petition, which was drafted on May 17th, 2022, was presented on Monday, May 30th, and one Emmanuel Akpan acknowledged its receipt.
For more than a decade, the former Governor of Lagos State’s academic credentials has been a source of contention.
Tinubu said on his INEC form 001 that he graduated from the University of Chicago when he ran for governor of Lagos State in 1999.
The presidential aspirant also stated that he lost his university degree certificate while he was in exile between 1994 and 1998.
Iyali in the petition forwarded to the chairman of the presidential screening committee, John Odigie-Oyegun said Tinubu never graduated from the University of Chicago.
He added that the former governor lied about his age and state of origin.
Iyali noted that Tinubu shouldn’t be allowed to participate in the June 7 primary of the party.
Iyali said, “We understand that Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has since procured his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms and has submitted same to the party has certain issues that amount to a similar disqualification scenario.
“From the information contained in a prior submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), particularly in 1999, Mr. Tinubu Presented a false claim, on oath, of his attendance at the University of Chicago from 1972-1976. It is clear now that these claims are false. Not only was this filed in the INEC form with a declaration on oath on December 20th, 1999, but it was also contained in an affidavit of loss sworn to before the High Court of Lagos, Ikeja Registry, December 29th, 1998.
“The latter claim that seeks to transpose history is untenable. Mr. Tinubu has to show proof he attended the University of Chicago or he must stand disqualified as the opposition has these same documents.
“Over the years, the identity of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been shrouded in secrecy. No one can claim to know the identity of the man.
“Similarly, the age of Tinubu is not known to anyone. Though it’s not a contention that he is above the statutory age of 35-years, it’s equally important that his exact age is known.”
