In a statement released on Tuesday by his media office, Atiku questioned the credibility of Tinubu’s claim and urged the President to provide clarity, citing inconsistencies between the statement and publicly available records.
The controversy stems from remarks Tinubu made on Monday during the launch of the Renewed Hope Mechanisation Programme in Abuja, where he mentioned that he and Alex were classmates at CSU.
Reacting to the comment, Atiku expressed concern over Tinubu’s casual mention of a figure like Zingman, whose global profile has reportedly been linked to contentious dealings and diplomatic scrutiny.
The statement read, “A basic review of publicly available information immediately calls the President’s claim into question.