The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday commenced the nationwide publication of the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.
Among those whose details were displayed are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other presidential candidates nominated by their respective political parties for the 2027 general election.
The exercise, which took place simultaneously across the country, was conducted at INEC state headquarters and constituency offices to enable members of the public to inspect the credentials, affidavits and other personal documents submitted by candidates.
In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the publication was carried out at the Commission’s headquarters and across the six Area Council offices, in line with the Commission’s Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during the exercise, the Administrative Secretary of INEC in the FCT, Mrs. Bimbo Oladunjoye, who represented the Resident Electoral Commissioner, said the publication of candidates’ particulars is a statutory obligation under Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026.
She explained that the law requires the Commission to display the personal particulars, affidavits, academic credentials and other relevant documents submitted by candidates in the constituencies where they seek election, thereby allowing members of the public to scrutinise the information.
According to Oladunjoye, the display covers the particulars of presidential candidates as well as National Assembly candidates contesting elections in the Federal Capital Territory, while similar exercises are being conducted simultaneously in all INEC offices nationwide.
She noted that making the documents publicly available is an integral part of the electoral process as it promotes transparency, accountability and public confidence in elections.
The Administrative Secretary urged citizens, political parties, civil society organisations, election observers, the media and other stakeholders to take advantage of the opportunity to carefully examine the information displayed and raise any concerns through the channels provided by law.
She reiterated the Commission’s commitment to conducting every stage of the electoral process strictly in accordance with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, 2026, and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines.
“The Commission is on course with its preparations for the 2027 General Elections and will continue to carry out every stage of the electoral process in accordance with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, 2026, and the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines,” she said.
INEC also reaffirmed its determination to conduct free, fair, credible and transparent elections, calling on all stakeholders to continue supporting the Commission in delivering a successful electoral process.
The publication of candidates’ particulars forms part of the legal safeguards built into Nigeria’s electoral system to promote openness and accountability. It enables voters, political parties and interested members of the public to verify the credentials and personal information submitted by candidates before the Commission publishes the final list of nominated candidates.
Under the Electoral Act, 2026, the documents currently on display do not constitute the final list of candidates, as political parties still have until August 22, 2026, to withdraw or replace nominated candidates where necessary. INEC is expected to publish the final list of candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on September 12, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general election.
