Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has voiced his support for President Bola Tinubu in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding the president's educational credentials. In a recent Facebook post, Doyle challenged the logic of critics who continue to raise questions about Tinubu's qualifications as the nation approaches the 2027 presidential election.

Doyle highlighted the fact that despite the persistent scrutiny of his educational background, Tinubu has successfully contested and won four elections. He argued that the repeated attempts to use the credentials issue against the president have proven ineffective, even in the highest courts of Nigeria, including the Supreme Court.

In his post, Doyle described the fixation on Tinubu's academic qualifications as bordering on irrationality, stating, "The obsession with Asiwaju's educational credentials every election cycle is bordering on the psychotic if you ask me." He expressed frustration over the idea that critics would expect a different outcome from a strategy that has consistently failed.

Doyle's comments come as the debate over Tinubu's educational qualifications resurfaces, a topic that has dogged the president throughout his political career. Critics have often pointed to discrepancies in the certificates he submitted during various election filings, leading to extensive litigation in Nigerian courts. However, these challenges have not yielded the results his opponents hoped for.

The actor labeled those who continue to question Tinubu's credentials as "overly optimistic pessimists," suggesting that their efforts are misguided. He emphasized that the president's electoral victories indicate a lack of substantial evidence against him regarding his educational background.

The debate has sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some users supported Doyle's stance, while others argued that citizens have the right to scrutinize the qualifications of their leaders. One commenter pointed out the importance of transparency in public office, stating, "It's a simple issue that bothers on one's honesty and transparency."

As the political landscape heats up ahead of the upcoming elections, Doyle's remarks add another layer to the ongoing discussion surrounding President Tinubu's credentials, raising questions about the effectiveness of such critiques in the face of his electoral success.