2027: Tinubu Leaves Primary, Secondary Qualifications Blank In INEC Filing [PHOTOS]

The personal particulars and academic credentials submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election show that he listed only his university qualification in the educational section of his EC9 nomination form, leaving the spaces provided for primary and secondary school qualifications blank.

The documents were published on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in line with its revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.

A review of President Tinubu’s Form EC9 reveals key details regarding his educational filing and accompanying documents:

• Higher Education: Under the section for educational qualifications, the President listed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration obtained from Chicago State University (CSU), United States, in 1979.

• Blank Educational Fields: The summary spaces designated for primary and secondary school qualifications were left blank on the form.

• Supporting Attachments: President Tinubu attached copies of his B.Sc. degree certificate from Chicago State University and his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to support his nomination papers.

The President’s submission also provided a comprehensive outline of his personal information and employment history:

• Personal Data: Stated his date of birth as March 29, 1952, in Lagos, listing his occupation as “Politician”.

• Work History: Outlined past employment at Mobil Nigeria Limited (1983–1992) and his tenure as Governor of Lagos State (1999–2007). He listed his current employer as the Federal Government of Nigeria (2023–present).

• Service Declaration: Formally declared in the affidavit that he has never been dismissed from public service.

The publication of candidate credentials initiates the statutory window for public verification ahead of the polls:

• Public Scrutiny: Under Section 33 of the Electoral Act, any member of the public who believes information contained in the affidavit or documents submitted by a candidate is false holds the legal right to challenge the declaration in court.

• 2027 Timeline: Official campaigning for the presidential and National Assembly seats is expected to open later in August ahead of the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027.

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