On Albarka Radio in Bauchi, days after WikkiTimes published its investigation into Yakubu Adamu's doctoral credentials, a man who introduced himself as the candidate's spokesperson, Daure David, spoke in defence of the degree. Daure did not produce Adamu's certificate but said the International University of Bamenda is credible because it has partnerships abroad, including with the University of Wisconsin in the United States and a chartered body in London.