The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars, academic qualifications and other nomination documents of President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and other presidential candidates ahead of the January 16, 2027 election.
The publication is aimed at giving Nigerians an opportunity to scrutinise the documents submitted by the candidates and challenge any nomination where there is evidence of false information or forged credentials.
The documents, contained in Form EC9 and supporting affidavits, were displayed at INEC offices across the country in accordance with Section 29 of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the commission’s timetable for the 2027 general election.
In a statement issued by the Head of the Department of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Esther Emeh, INEC said the exercise would allow political parties, candidates, stakeholders and members of the public to inspect the documents.
The commission said the published documents contain each candidate’s personal particulars, educational qualifications, occupation, work history, sworn declarations and supporting certificates submitted during the nomination process.
It added, “Members of the public are encouraged to inspect the documents. Any person who believes that a candidate has submitted false information or forged documents may seek legal redress as provided by the Electoral Act.”
Section 33 of the Electoral Act states that anyone with reasonable grounds to believe that information contained in a candidate’s affidavit or other documents submitted to INEC is false may institute legal action against the candidate.
INEC said the exercise was part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
“The Commission remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the conduct of free, fair, and credible elections,” INEC said.
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