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The publication of President Bola Tinubu’s nomination documents for the 2027 presidential election by INEC has reignited public debate over his educational credentials, according to reports from Daily Trust.
INEC listed only Tinubu’s Bachelor of Science degree from Chicago State University, with no primary or secondary school qualifications included. The spaces for those details were left blank.
INEC clarified it does not verify the authenticity of academic certificates before publication, stating its role is to publish candidates’ particulars for public scrutiny. Lawyers and opposition parties have questioned the omission, while Labour Party dismissed concerns.
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Tinubu’s Form EC9 omitted primary and secondary school qualifications, leaving only his university degree.
INEC says it does not verify certificate authenticity before publication; public scrutiny is the mechanism.
Senior lawyers are divided on whether the omission has legal implications for Tinubu’s candidacy.
Atiku’s camp says the omission goes to “the heart of transparency, credibility and legitimacy.”
The controversy echoes the 2023 legal battle over Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate.
The debate over Tinubu’s qualifications is likely to intensify as the 2027 election approaches and could lead to fresh legal challenges if opposition parties pursue the issue.
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