The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, says the controversy over his missing certificate was politically-motivated, but needless.
He said although he lost his West Africa School Certificate, his result was the second best in the country as at the time he exited school in 1976.
He said, “On the issue of my certificate, I think it is a misconception. People try to play politics with everything.
“Yes, I lost my WAEC certificate, but I have the print out from Edo College, Benin City, which clearly stated that I have distinction in all subjects.
“The Higher School Certificate was attached and it has been acknowledged by Edo College and the school put it out there that I made an ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘B’. I do not pride myself but it was very difficult to make such a grade in high school at that time.
“My high school result was the second best nationally in 1976, when I finished. So, many universities admitted me through Telegram as of that time, and I had to start making choices of which to accept.
“Of course, it is very clear that I finished medical school at the University of Ibadan. I was 21years and some months. I was less than 22 years of age.’’
