The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday displayed the names and personal particulars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other candidates contesting the 2027 general elections.
The exercise, conducted at the Commission’s headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and simultaneously across the six Area Council offices, is in compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026.
Speaking during the exercise, the FCT Administrative Secretary of INEC, Mrs. Bimbo Oladunjoye, who represented the Resident Electoral Commissioner, said the publication of candidates’ personal particulars, affidavits and other relevant documents is a statutory requirement aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
She explained that the display covers presidential candidates as well as National Assembly candidates contesting elections in the FCT, adding that the exercise is taking place simultaneously at all INEC offices across the country to give members of the public easy access to the documents.
Oladunjoye urged Nigerians, political parties, civil society organisations and the media to carefully scrutinise the information displayed and report any discrepancies through the appropriate legal channels.
She reiterated that the Commission remains committed to conducting free, fair, credible and transparent elections, while assuring that every stage of the 2027 electoral process will be carried out in line with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, 2026, and INEC’s regulations and guidelines.
According to her, the public display of candidates’ particulars is a vital step in strengthening openness, accountability and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process.
