President Bola Tinubu received the backing of 107 former senators affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), who dismissed the allegations of certificate forgery as politically motivated. Drawing parallels with global leaders, they expressed confidence that Tinubu would overcome the accusations, much like former U.S. President Barack Obama and current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Emphasizing the importance of relying on the judicial process to fairly address these allegations, the ex-senators declared the charges against Tinubu baseless. The APC Non-Serving Senators, led by Senator Basheer Lado, issued a statement urging caution in discussions surrounding the matter.
Lado noted, “The allegations being fuelled by the opposition are a matter before the court of law, and we trust in the judicial process to address these claims fairly and impartially. We are aware of the current unfounded allegations surrounding President Tinubu’s credentials, which have sparked public discourse and in some cases, public outrage.”
Highlighting the need for restraint and adherence to the rule of law, Lado commended Tinubu’s years of dedicated leadership marked by distinction and integrity. He cited examples of international leaders who faced similar challenges but maintained their integrity throughout.
Lado cited, “The former US President Barack Obama, during his tenure faced unfounded allegations questioning his place of birth and citizenship, notably referred to as the ‘birther’ controversy. We draw important lessons from President Obama’s response to this challenge. Despite the baseless nature of the allegations, President Obama remained steadfast in his dedication to governing the United States. Narendra Modi-The Prime Minister of India faced allegations related to his educational qualifications during his tenure. His focus remained on governance, and his commitment to India’s development.
“These examples from around the world illustrate that challenges and allegations are not uncommon in the lives of leaders, particularly during moments of responsibility. They also demonstrate the power of truth, the strength of character, and the resilience of leadership. We believe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will do the same.”
He called on the public to exercise patience and allow the legal process to take its course, discouraging hasty judgments and negative comments on social media, which could disrupt the government’s functioning and national unity.
Lado concluded by affirming their belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to Nigeria’s improvement and urged all Nigerians to do the same, trusting that truth would ultimately prevail.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to the betterment of Nigeria and its citizens. We believe in his leadership, his dedication to our nation’s progress, and his unwavering determination to overcome any challenges that may arise.
“In times of adversity, we must remember that leadership is often tested, our nation’s strength lies in unity and the pursuit of justice. We stand firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and urge all Nigerians to do the same, as we trust that the truth will ultimately prevail”, he said.