2027: Peter Obi Challenges Rivals to Publish Certificates, Authorises UNN to Release Records

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2027: Peter Obi Challenges Rivals to Publish Certificates, Authorises UNN to Release Records
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged fellow contenders for the 2027 presidential election to make their academic qualifications open for public scrutiny, insisting that anyone seeking to lead Nigeria must have nothing to hide.

Obi made the call while authorising the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and all other institutions he attended in Nigeria and abroad to release his academic records upon legitimate request and in line with extant laws.

The move comes following a suit filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by former Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, who is seeking an order to compel UNN and other institutions to release records relating to Obi’s educational qualifications.

Reacting to the development, Obi said he welcomes scrutiny expected of a presidential candidate.

“As a presidential candidate seeking the trust of Nigerians to lead our country, I welcome legitimate public interest in my background, qualifications and record,” he stated.

He added: “I respectfully request that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, within the limits permitted by law, make available, upon legitimate request, my academic certificates, records, and other official documents relating to my admission and studies at the University.”

Obi extended the same authorisation to other schools he attended, asking them to release his records in accordance with due process.

He then threw the challenge to other presidential candidates to demonstrate transparency by opening their own certificates and relevant records to legitimate public scrutiny.

“Those who seek to lead must be willing to demonstrate, through both their words and actions, that they have nothing to conceal from the people they aspire to serve,” Obi said.

According to him, such disclosure should not be seen as an attack but as a way to build public trust.

“Doing so should not be regarded as an inconvenience or an attack, but as an opportunity to strengthen public confidence, promote accountability, and rebuild the trust of Nigerians in those who seek to govern them,” he noted.

He stressed that the process must be fair, lawful and applied equally to all candidates, adding: “If we desire a Nigeria founded on transparency, integrity, accountability, and respect for institutions, those values must begin with those who seek to lead it.”

Source: The Sun Nigeria –