However, Tinubu contended that since the allegation of certificate forgery was not introduced in Abubakar’s petition at the tribunal, it was “alien” to the pending appeal and cannot be admitted at this level.
He said, “Without prejudice to our objection to this issue, we submit that the arguments regarding a purported ‘Case No. 1:23-CV05009-the Re Application of Atiku for an Order Directing Discovery from Chicago State University…’ is alien to this proceedings, does not arise from the record or the judgment of the lower court and cannot be countenanced by this honourable court and we urge the court to so hold.
“In the final analysis, it is our humble prayer that this honourable court resolves this issue in favour of the respondents and against the appellants.”
President Tinubu also insisted that the entire appeal should be dismissed for lacking in merit.