Peter Obi Completes INEC Nomination Form, Urges Full Disclosure of Candidates’ Academic Credentials

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed that he has completed his Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination form, while calling for greater transparency in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi disclosed this in a statement shared on his verified X account on Tuesday, shortly after the NDC’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, announced that the party had successfully uploaded Obi’s nomination details to INEC’s portal despite the recent court ruling challenging the party’s registration.

Reacting to the nomination process, the former Anambra State governor said the exercise should prompt Nigerians to reflect on whether the country’s political leadership is focused on addressing the nation’s most urgent challenges.

According to him, issues such as widespread insecurity, rising hunger and the alleged diversion of public funds through non-existent government agencies deserve immediate national attention instead of being overshadowed by political calculations.

Obi argued that any administration genuinely committed to national development would urgently mobilise all relevant institutions and stakeholders to confront these crises before they worsen.

The former Labour Party presidential candidate also called on INEC to publish the academic qualifications submitted by all political aspirants, saying such transparency would strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.

He noted that since candidates are required to declare whether they have ever presented forged certificates while completing their nomination forms, making their academic credentials publicly available would further reinforce accountability.

“Transparency strengthens democracy and builds public trust. Nigeria’s problems are too serious for politics as usual. It is time for leadership defined by competence, character, capacity, compassion, and commitment to service,” Obi wrote.

His remarks come amid growing political activities and preparations for the 2027 general elections, with political parties intensifying efforts to position their candidates while debates over electoral reforms and transparency continue across the country.