2027: Tinubu’s primary, secondary school qualification missing from INEC EC9 documents

Tinubu’s 2027 INEC Credentials: Primary and Secondary School Sections Left Blank

​The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the nomination papers and supporting credentials for candidates contesting in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Among the documents released under the commission's revised timetable, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s EC9 nomination form has quickly drawn public attention.

​Here is a closer look at what the President submitted and what was left off the form.

​Key Takeaways from the EC9 Form

​Higher Education Focus: Under the educational qualifications section, President Tinubu listed exclusively his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Business Administration, obtained from Chicago State University in 1979.

​Blank Entry for Early Education: The sections designated for primary and secondary school qualifications were both left blank.

​Attached Supporting Credentials: The submission included official copies of his Chicago State University degree certificate alongside his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.

​Personal Details and Work History

​In addition to his academic background, the candidate form outlines key personal and professional details:

​Date & Place of Birth: Born March 29, 1952, in Lagos.

​Occupation: Listed as "Politician."

​Career History: Highlights his corporate tenure at Mobil Nigeria Limited (1983–1992) prior to his two terms as Governor of Lagos State (1999–2007).

​Current Role: Lists his employer as the Federal Government of Nigeria (2023–present).

​Public Service Declaration: Stated clearly that he has never been dismissed from public service.

​Note: The publication of these credentials is part of INEC’s statutory mandate, ensuring public transparency and allowing citizens to inspect candidates' nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general election.