Among those whose documents were made public are President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Atiku Abubakar.
According to the electoral commission, the published documents include the personal particulars and supporting credentials submitted by the candidates as part of the nomination process for the 2027 presidential election.
The Commission also released the details of Peter Obi, who is contesting on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The credentials of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), were equally published.
In addition, INEC made public the credentials submitted by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
The publication follows the requirements of Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, which mandates the electoral body to display the personal particulars of candidates within 21 days of receiving them.
In addition, INEC made public the credentials submitted by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
The publication follows the requirements of Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, which mandates the electoral body to display the personal particulars of candidates within 21 days of receiving them.
The provision is intended to enable voters, political parties and other stakeholders to scrutinise the information and supporting documents submitted by aspirants.
The published records include academic qualifications, certificates and other supporting documents provided by candidates seeking elective offices.
The release of the documents comes ahead of the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 presidential election, which is scheduled to begin on August 19.
The publication of candidates’ credentials forms part of INEC’s statutory responsibilities aimed at promoting transparency, public scrutiny and compliance with Nigeria’s electoral laws before the start of election campaigns.
The published records include academic qualifications, certificates and other supporting documents provided by candidates seeking elective offices.
The release of the documents comes ahead of the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 presidential election, which is scheduled to begin on August 19.
The publication of candidates’ credentials forms part of INEC’s statutory responsibilities aimed at promoting transparency, public scrutiny and compliance with Nigeria’s electoral laws before the start of election campaigns.
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