The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the personal particulars, academic credentials and supporting documents submitted by candidates for the January 16, 2027 presidential election, officially opening the period for public scrutiny of their qualifications.
The publication follows the Commission’s revised timetable for the 2027 general election and complies with the provisions of the Electoral Act.
Among the documents made available are the EC9 forms and accompanying credentials submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the APC, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the ADC, and Peter Obi of the NDC, along with those of their running mates and other presidential contenders.
The records include each candidate’s personal information, educational qualifications, occupation, employment history, sworn declarations and the certificates submitted to INEC as part of the nomination process.
With the publication, Nigerians are now entitled to inspect the documents and, where there is evidence that any declaration is false, challenge the candidate in court.
Section 33 of the Electoral Act states that any person with reasonable grounds to believe that information contained in a candidate’s affidavit or other documents submitted to INEC is false may institute legal proceedings against that candidate.
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