ACCOMPLISH MAGAZINE NOV 2023

David
Hundeyin:
Holding Nigeria’s
Leadership Accountable
by Harry Choms
Nigeria, a land of vibrant
culture and immense
potential, is a country
that deserves leaders who act
with integrity and accountability.
Amid this desire for change,
one name stands out – David
Hundeyin. An investigative
journalist, researcher, creative
writer, and activist, David
Hundeyin is on a mission to
ensure Nigeria’s leadership is
held accountable. In this article,
we’ll delve into who David
Hundeyin is, his background,
his unwavering commitment
to integrity in Nigerian politics,
and the remarkable cases he’s
unearthed. We’ll also touch on
his latest status as a refugee and
the alleged hunt for him by the
Nigerian government.
Who is David
Hundeyin?
David Hundeyin, professionally
known as David Hundeyin,
is the founder and editor-inchief
of West Africa Weekly, a
media publication specialising
in investigative journalism. His
journey to this impactful role is
nothing short of inspiring.
Born and raised in Nigeria,
David attended prestigious
institutions like Atlantic Hall
School in Lagos, Grange School,
and Oxbridge Tutorial College. In
2007, he ventured to the United
Kingdom to pursue higher
education, earning a Bachelor’s
Degree in Creative Writing and
Media, Culture, and Society from
the University Of Hull in 2011. With
a solid educational foundation,
he was well-prepared to embark
on his mission.
A Champion of
Integrity
Hundeyin’s commitment to
changing Nigeria’s political
landscape is admirable and
inspiring. He believes in a
Nigeria free from corruption and
poor leadership, envisioning
a prosperous nation for all
its citizens. His investigative
journalist, author, and activist
work is a testament to his
dedication to this vision.z
Holding Nigerian
Leaders
Accountable: A
Determined Mission
David Hundeyin’s
determination to hold Nigerian
leaders accountable is
admirable. He has fearlessly
uncovered various cases that
demand our attention. One
of Hundeyin’s most notable
contributions to the Nigerian
landscape has been his work in
unearthing critical cases that
shed light on the integrity of
Nigerian leaders. We list some
noteworthy cases that David
Hundeyin has exposed.
President Bola
Tinubu’s Certificate
Saga
Hundeyin’s investigations
revealed a shocking revelation
about Bola Tinubu, the then
presidential candidate of
Nigeria’s ruling political party, the
All Progressives Congress (APC).
It was alleged that President
Bola Tinubu had submitted a
fake Chicago State University
certificate to the Independent
National Electoral Commission
(INEC). This revelation sent
shockwaves through the Nigerian
political landscape.
Some weeks ago, the FBI made
a significant announcement. They
revealed their intention to release
2,500 documents connected to
Tinubu. These documents will
be unveiled at a rate of 500 per
month, commencing in October.
This disclosure comes in response
to a Freedom of Information
Request filed by investigative
Nigerian journalist David
Hundeyin and several others,
shedding light on the quest for
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