The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, on Monday, revealed why he has not been attending presidential debates.
He said those putting together the town hall meeting and presidential debates know he’s a marketable individual and they want to make money from his appearance on the show.
He stated this while fielding questions at Chatham House in London on Monday.
“I see myself as a marketable individual. You want to use me to make money and I’m saying no,” the former Lagos State governor said when asked on why avoids engaging in debates like other presidential candidates.
He also disclosed that he just received his original certificate from Chicago State University.
“At the time of birth, I was dated March 29, 1952, in the family record. Then, I don’t think I had decided to be President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not even that I would go into politics.
“I’ve had a very good record in life. My record is consistent in the university they questioned. They’ve now confessed that they wasted their money and their time. The record is there, and the transcript is there showing March 1952.
“I’m not claiming another father, I’m Tinubu and Tinubu proper. If they want a DNA, they could as well request one.
“One of them was even accused of not being a Nigerian citizen, I didn’t touch that area.
“Equally, it remains the same. Chicago State University where I graduated has attested to that. Now, I can announce that I have received my original replacement degree certificate from them.
“Deloitte trained me as an accountant. Mobile Oil has attested to my outstanding record. I got to the pinnacle of my career in the private sector. Who among them can brag about that?
“Yes, you want to wrestle with the pig, you’ve got to live with the dirt. That’s what I’m doing. I got into politics knowing fully well that it is muddy water. Smog will come, and you will have to live with the dirt and make sure you are upright to finish the job.
