Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suffered another gaffe as he said he will double the duration of university education from the normal four years to eight years.
The APC Chieftain speaking in Yoruba made this known at the party's rally in Osun state on Thursday, February 2.
The video of Tinubu making the comment in Osogbo, the Osun state capital has since gone viral on social media.
His words: “Those of you in school, write it down. Call me a basta*rd if you spend more than eight years in school. You will be in school for eight years.”
Academic programs in Nigerian universities typically run for four years with the exception of specialized studies such as law and medicine, which last five and six years respectively.
The comment has further fuelled criticism from Nigerians on social media, who maintain that Tinubu is not fit for the rigorous job of leading the country.
“Call me a bastard if you spend more than 8 years in school (university)”- Tinubu addressing students in Osun today.
— Forlán (@Viqforlan) February 2, 2023
This man is cognitively impaired and has gone fully senile cos who spends 8 years to study in the university?
Nigerians must reject BAT and APC on Feb 25! pic.twitter.com/SEGmdSGWqX
