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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted his full academic history—spanning from his 1954 primary school certificate to a Master’s degree obtained in 2020—to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The nomination papers were published on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by the electoral body in accordance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026, opening up candidates’ filings for statutory public scrutiny.
A review of Atiku’s Form EC9 shows a chronological record of his educational qualifications across seven decades:
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Primary Education: First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) obtained in 1954.
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Secondary Education: West African School Certificate (WASC) obtained in 1961.
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Postgraduate Education: Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Relations, indicated as obtained in 2020.
In addition to his educational profile, Atiku’s submission details his public service background, business standing, and personal data:
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Personal Data: Stated his date of birth as November 25, 1946, in Jada, Adamawa State, and listed his current occupation as “Businessman.”
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Public Service & Employment: Outlined 20 years of service in the Nigerian Customs Service from 1969 to 1989, which ended in voluntary retirement. He also listed his tenure at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he served as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 until his two terms elapsed.
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Affidavit Declaration: Formally declared under oath that he has never been dismissed from public service.
The publication of candidate credentials allows members of the public to inspect affidavits and supporting documentation:
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Right to Legal Challenge: Under Section 33 of the Electoral Act, any citizen who believes information contained in a candidate’s nomination papers is false holds the legal right to challenge the filing in court.
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2027 Election Timetable: With candidate credentials now officially published, political parties and candidates are set to launch official campaigns later in August, leading up to the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027.
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