APC Spokesperson Alwan Hassan Says Tinubu Not Having Primary or Secondary School Certificates “Is Not a Crime”

• APC spokesperson Alwan Hassan has defended President Bola Tinubu, saying not having primary or secondary school certificates is “not a crime”
• Speaking during a political discussion, Hassan claimed that several prominent public office holders have questionable academic credentials, insisting that educational certificates should not be the sole measure of leadership.

APC spokesperson Alwan Hassan has sparked fresh reactions after defending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the long-running controversy surrounding his educational records, arguing that not having primary or secondary school certificates is not a criminal offence.

Speaking during a political discussion, Hassan claimed that several prominent public office holders have questionable academic credentials, insisting that educational certificates should not be the sole measure of leadership.

According to him, “There are some SANs in this country who don’t have any degree certificates. There are some senators and lawmakers who have forged degree certificates. So Tinubu not having primary and secondary education is not a crime.”

His remarks have generated widespread debate on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the comparison, while others defended his position.

Reactions as Alwan Hassan defends Tinubu

@alexainang: “If it was Peter Obi who didn’t tender his primary and secondary school certificates, you can imagine what these people will say.”

@JaiyeolaJn54281: “Thank God I am from Nigeria but not from northern Nigeria….those group of people dey reason with thr yansh no matter the degree they possess.”

@whynotfollowbac: “It therefore means I can simply waste my 20s’ look for one good graphic designer to design a certificate from any school I choose and use the first class certificate to get good jobs.”

@affordablez1: “This people dont even regard the constitution of this country. In fact they dont know that there is a constitution.”

@1stcrocodile: “Illiterate everywhere. Do you know what it means to do one term in Harvard or Oxford? Olodo uprising. Because they can speak English they think that equate intelligence. Fools.”

@dammybiggy: “Can you imagine the fools we have in this country. So you’ll support an illiterate to be a president?”

@iamfavybankz: “Their comparison sef even 15 years old boy no go Dey think or talk like this.”