Commentary: Birtherism claims plague Nigeria’s president and draw Chicago State University into the fray
The birther movement that challenged the eligibility of Barack Obama to be president marked a slump in political decency in the U.S. More than a decade later, this strategy is finding new life in Nigeria.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, elected in February, is simultaneously facing accusations of stealing the identity of a female student at Chicago State University (CSU) and forging university diplomas previously submitted to the electoral commission. In theory, both could disqualify him from his position. The BBC’s disinformation team has confirmed there is no evidence for either claim.
