In a recent development, the legal team representing Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shed light on their decision to apply for a delay in the release of academic documents to Atiku Abubakar. While they do not oppose the release of these records, they sought the delay in order to rectify the misrepresentations made by Atiku in the US court.
Atiku had claimed that he intended to use these documents as evidence in the ongoing election petition tribunal in Nigeria. However, it has come to light that he did not file any suit regarding Tinubu's academic records in any of his petitions in Nigeria. This discrepancy prompted Tinubu's legal team to seek clarification and correct the false information presented to the US court.
It is important to note that the US magistrate does not possess the authority to directly order the university to release student records. Their role is limited to making recommendations to a district judge. Tinubu's legal team believes that these procedural irregularities need to be addressed and rectified.
In response to the delay request, the US district judge, who presided over the matter on Thursday night, has granted their plea and adjourned the judgment until Thursday of next week.
Meanwhile, all non-privileged documents and evidence related to the case will be thoroughly reviewed and presented in due course. The legal teams on both sides are committed to ensuring a fair and just resolution to this matter.
As this story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the ongoing election petition tribunal and the larger political landscape in Nigeria. The eyes of the nation are eagerly watching as the truth behind these academic records is brought to light.
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