A potential political upheaval is looming in Ondo State as the Ondo State Redemption Initiative (OSRI) has leveled allegations of certificate forgery against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The social-political group claims that Aiyedatiwa is unfit to lead the state due to the alleged fraudulent presentation of his educational qualifications.
In a statement released on Monday, OSRI, represented by its president Adebayo Ogunsanmi, secretary Jide Oriola, and publicity secretary Sunday Ayeni, accused Governor Aiyedatiwa of falsely claiming to have obtained an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Ibadan in 2001.
The group’s investigation, however, revealed that such a diploma program was not available at the University of Ibadan during that year.
Presenting Aiyedatiwa’s academic records, OSRI outlined his educational journey, starting from Saint Peter’s UNA (now FAC) Primary School in Obe Nla/Obe Adun, Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, where he studied from 1970 to 1976.
His secondary education was reportedly pursued at Ikosi High School in Ketu, Lagos State, with completion in 1982.
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According to the group, Aiyedatiwa attained a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Government from Lagos State College of Education (now Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education) in Ijanikin, Lagos, in 1986.
The controversy centers around his claim of earning an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Ibadan in 2001.
The group stated, “He pursued his secondary education at Ikosi High School in Ketu, Lagos State, completing it in 1982.
“In 1986, Aiyedatiwa achieved his Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Government at Lagos State College of Education (now known as Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education) located in Ijanikin, Lagos.
“He claimed to have earned an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Ibadan in 2001, after which he claimed to have become an alumnus of Lagos Business School – Pan Atlantic University, situated in Lekki, Lagos, though year and course of study were not included,” the group disclosed.