Tinubu certificate disqualification claim

Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (ADC) and spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign, claimed that President Bola Tinubu is disqualified from contesting the 2027 Nigerian presidential election because he failed to submit his primary and secondary school certificates to the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC had published the credentials of all presidential candidates, and Tinubu's submission included only his university certificate. Okonkwo argued that Nigerian law requires five O'Level credits for university admission and that Tinubu's foreign university certificate was publicly declared not to have emanated from that university. He also criticized the judiciary, accusing some judges of 'judicial rascality' and usurping legislative and executive powers. The claim has sparked public concern and renewed scrutiny of Tinubu's educational qualifications.