The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal details and supporting documents submitted by candidates for the January 16, 2027 presidential election, opening the statutory period for public scrutiny of their qualifications.
The publication follows the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and the provisions of the Electoral Act.
Among the documents released are the EC9 forms and accompanying credentials submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Gregory Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and other presidential contenders.
The documents have been displayed at INEC offices nationwide alongside those of their respective running mates.
They contain each candidate’s personal particulars, educational qualifications, occupation, work history, sworn declarations and supporting certificates submitted as part of the nomination process.
The publication also marks the beginning of the period during which members of the public may inspect the documents and challenge the information supplied by any candidate in court if there is evidence that any declaration is false.
Under Section 33 of the Electoral Act, any person who has 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.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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