Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, has said that people inviting him to debates are merely interested in exploiting his marketability.
The former governor of Lagos State made the remarks on Monday at Chatham House in London, just 24 hours after ignoring a town hall meeting attended by three other presidential hopefuls in the 2023 race.
In response to an audience question on why he avoided debates, Tinubu stated, “I regard myself as a marketable individual.” You want to make money off of me, and I’m saying no.”
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On controversies surrounding his age, school and time in the private sector, he said, “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 for one.
“One of them was even accused of not being a Nigerian citizen, I didn’t touch that area.
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“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.”
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